Users of Terrestrial Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (T-DMB) mobile TV receivers in Korea are being asked to check with manufacturers for an upgrade as soon as possible, according to a news report from the Asia-Pacific Broadcasters Union (ABU).
The Korea Times reported that most of the T-DMB mobile TV receivers sold before March are expected to experience malfunctions due to technical glitches when local broadcasters – KBS, MBS and SBS – start transmitting BIFS (Binary Format for Scenes) signals on 16 October.
A number of users have already reported receiver breakdowns in trial areas of Pusan and Kwangju.
There are around 120 companies selling various types of DMB receivers in Korea, and many of them have yet to offer the necessary upgrade for the BIFS signals.
The BIFS is a two-way communication technology that enables users to interact with broadcasters. Broadcasters have been pushing for the adoption of the system to increase ad revenue, as they have failed to ake profits so far.
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