Thread Subject: Re: Agenda for today's AV subcom meeting

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From: Larry Goldberg
Date: Tue, Sep 11 2007 10:25 AM

Thanks Alan - helpful comments. I will carry them to the discussion.

... Larry ...


Hoffman, Allen wrote:

> I won't be able to attend to day so will just toss my two cents in.
>
> 1. EPG(s) should be mentioned as part of the interactive elements, as
> it is a "kind" of menu after all. Just so it has been said, I am able
> to use the EPG using Microsoft windows Media Center and the Media Center
> application--but it isn't coming via the broadcast sat or cable systems
> through a set top box. Web/software generally address requirements for
> EPG(s) as closed products, but a clear reference that these are included
> as items that must be compliant would be helpful. Also, if needed, we
> might note that the underlying format must be an accessible format to
> allow for implementation of accessible EPG(s).
>
> 2. I think we need to reconcile software media players with
> web/software only--since, as someone noted, any media player is
> software, its just the difference of open and closed platforms.
>
> 3. Regarding the CC remote button: I really don't have an opinion on
> the CC button on remotes--I think its a specific solution to the simple
> problem that the method to enable and use captions for a media playback
> system must be easily accessible. Maybe that's what we need to say. it
> might say "A method to enable, and use captions for media playback must
> be provided that is tactually and visually self evident.
>
> Good luck.
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> Time: 1-2pm ET (captioning has been reserved until 2:30) Dial in:
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> TOHRU: AV subcom
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> We need to reach consensus, or decide to submit a majority and minority
> report - on the two major outstanding issues:
>
> - software-based media players
>
> - requirements for personal video display devices.
>
> Also recently added are:
>
> - access to electronic program guides
>
> - addition of CC button to remote controls
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>
> - Larry
>
> Larry Goldberg, Director
> Media Access Group at WGBH
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