iWedia, a provider of connected TV software solutions, and technology research institute Fraunhofer IIS have teamed up to integrate MPEG-H Audio into iWedia’s ATSC 3.0 software stack, in a move aimed at supporting the rollout of Brazil’s next-generation DTV+ broadcast standard.
The collaboration seeks to enhance audio capabilities in Android TV devices, offering viewers an immersive and personalised listening experience.
The partnership combines iWedia’s expertise in ATSC 3.0 solutions with Fraunhofer IIS’s advancements in MPEG-H Audio technology. This integration is designed to ensure that Android TV devices are ready for the DTV+ standard, incorporating essential components for decoding and managing high-fidelity audio. The initiative also aims to provide consumers with greater control over their audio experience, allowing them to customise sound settings according to personal preferences.
The integration process is expected to streamline the adoption of MPEG-H Audio for manufacturers, making it more efficient to incorporate the technology into their products. Additionally, the handling of audio information and user preferences will be embedded within the Android TV framework by extending the TV Input Framework (TIF).
“This partnership with Fraunhofer IIS is vital for iWedia to deliver state-of-the-art solutions for emerging broadcast standards like DTV+ in Brazil. Our deep knowledge of Android TV framework from the native codec to the TIF extensions and ATSC standard, will ensure an exceptional and personalized audio experience for viewers,” said Hans-Jürgen Desor, CEO of iWedia.
Adrian Murtaza, Chief Business Development Manager at Fraunhofer IIS, added: “MPEG-H Audio provides significant benefits for broadcast, and we are excited to collaborate with iWedia to combine these advanced audio capabilities with ATSC 3.0 in preparation for DTV+ in Brazil. Our joint work on integrating the MPEG-H codec, UI manager, and audio scene configuration handling into Android will enable immersive and personalised audio experiences for Brazilian consumers.”
