roadcasting Technology Policies in Japan April 14, 2015 Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
Use of Frequencies after the Shift to Digital Terrestrial roadcasting 1
Surplus Frequency After ASO Analog TV (370MHz bandwidth) 90 108 170 222 470 770 V-Low V-High 90~108MHz (1~3ch) 170~222MHz (4~12ch) Analog Switch Off (24 July 2011*) Digital TV (240MHz bandwidth) UHF 470~770MHz (13~62ch) * Except Fukushima, Miyagi, Iwate prefectures which were postponed to 31 March 2012 because of 3.11, Great East Japan Earthquake V-Low V-High UHF UHF 470~710MHz (13~52ch) 90 108 170 222 470 710 770 (18MHz (52MHz bandwidth) bandwidth) (60MHz bandwidth) 2
New Services V-Low V-High UHF UHF 470~710MHz (a) (b) (c) Digital TV (13~52ch) 90 108 170 222 710 770 470 (a) VHF-Low 90 95 99 108 (b) VHF-High 170 202.5 207.5 222 Analog FM Guard and (G) V-Low Multimedia roadcasting Public roadand Mobile Communications G V-High Multimedia roadcasting (C) UHF 710 714 718 748 755 765 770 R M G LTE(UP ) G ITS G Radio Microphones 3
Analog FM 90 95 99 108 Analog FM Guard and (G) V-Low Multimedia roadcasting Measures against urban type listening difficulties Community FM for disaster prevention, such as Tsunami, etc. Complementary roadcasting of AM radio (Measures against reception problems of AM radio due to urban noise, geographical factors or interference by foreign broadcasting) Relay Station AM Radio Station Stations planned for eliminating reception interference caused by decreased intensity of electric field due to shielding by buildings or effects of electric noise. Measures against interference by radio waves emitted from abroad Measures against listening difficulties due to geographical and topographical factors Measures against urban type reception problems Measures against disasters 4
V-Low Multimedia roadcasting 90 95 99 108 Analog FM Guard and (G) V-Low Multimedia roadcasting Terrestrial mobile multimedia broadcasting for the regional blocks based on prefectures roadcasting for regional areas Mainly for free broadcasting Implemented regulatory frameworks on December, 2013 As for infrastructure, an implementation plan for seven blocks nationwide was applied for by VIP Co., Ltd. and approved on July, 2014. Now VIP is preparing for starting a service before the end of 2015. Applications will be invited from contents providing broadcasters in future. Digital radio Providing a clear audio signal on the radio Local information and disaster information Rapid provision of disaster information by effective use of characteristics of detailed local information and broadcasting with no congestion Traffic information Provision of detailed information on road, traffic and surrounding area Provision of information to drivers at the time of disaster Electronic leaflets and signage, etc. Provision of information for electronic leaflets for tablets and signage in buses or towns 5
V-High Frequency for Public roadband Mobile Communications 170 202.5 207.5 222 Public roadband Mobile Communications G V-High Multimedia roadcasting roadband Mobile Communications for Public Services (Police, Fire Emergency, Disaster Management) Less propagation loss of VHF band ; ig Zone ased on IEEE802.16-2009 (mobile WiMAX) OFDMA/TDD 5MHz 6ch 20W for fixed S and 5W for portable S and MS Maximum antenna gain ; 10di 170 MHZ 5 MHz 5 MHz 5MHz 5 MHz 5 MHz 5MHz 205 MHz 172.5 MHZ 202.5 MHz Transmission of video, high resolution images of disaster areas or crime scenes etc. 6
V-High Multimedia roadcasting (ISD-Tmm) 170 202.5 207.5 222 Public roadand Mobile Communications G V-High Multimedia roadcasting Mainly for receiving by mobile terminals Nationwide unified contents Mainly for paid entertainment programs mmbi, Inc. established by NTT Docomo started broadcasting services named NOTTV from April, 2012 by using thirteen segments ( About 1.61 million contracts as of the end of March, 2014).. As for unused frequency( twenty segments), the regulatory framework was completed in December, 2013, and applications from contents providing broadcasters were received fron December 19, 2013 to January 28, 2014. Applications were received from 5 companies consisting of 6 programs and 12 segments, and all the applications were approved by the Radio Regulatory Council on April 9, 2014. The new services started on April 1, 2015. 207.5MHz V-High Multimedia roadcast (Japan Mobilecasting, Inc.) 13 Segments Type 13 Segments Type 1 Segment Type 7 大規模枠 222MHz mmbi, Inc. (program name of NOTTV ) was certified on October, 2011 and now under broadcasting. Applications including six programs and twelve segments from five companies shown below were certified. The new services started in April, 2015. Animax roadcast Japan Inc. Animax ANX Japan Inc. AXN SKY Perfect Entertainment Corp. SKY perfect! Mobile TV(tentative) Nihon Eiga satellite roadcasting Corp. Historical drama specialty channel Fuji Television Network, Inc. Fuji TV ONE Sports and Variety Fuji TV TWO Drama and Animation 7
UHF and for Radio Microphones 710 714 718 748 755 765 770 R M G LTE (UP ) G ITS G Microphones for professional use in TV studio, Concert /Theater hall or Event place Radio Microphones before 470 710 770 806 DTV former Analog TV FPU RM Handy type Microphone Pin type Microphone Portable Receiver Frequency Transition 470 710 714 1240 1260 1300 2330 2370 after DTV RM TV White space and 710-714MHz band L T E L T E 718 748 773 803 RM RM FPU 1.2GHz band FPU 2.3GHz band Camera mounted Microphone TV White Space: Use vacant TV channels for other wireless systems In Japan, priority is: 1. Digital TV 2. Radio Microphone 3. Area broadcasting, Sensor network, Disaster Relief Robots/Equipments, Wireless roadband Mechanisms for operational adjustment to use Radio Microphone and Area roadcasting are in place, but the others are still under study. 8
UHF and for LTE 710 714 718 748 755 765 770 R M G ITS LTE (UP ) G G LTE: Enhanced IMT-2000 Mobile communications 3 mobile phone operators (Y!mobile, NTT DoCoMo, KDDI Okinawa cellular) 710 718 748 773 803 After ASO DTV R M G LTE (UP ) G ITS G LTE (DOWN ) Mobile phone base station UHF TV Collective Antenna with ooster* * Wideband television distribution amplifiers Illustration of capabilities of IMT-2000 and IMT-Advanced Filter should be inserted or booster should be changed 9
Framework for Prevention and Elimination Measures against Reception Interference of TV roadcasting The following framework was established by 700MHz Frequency Promotion Association to surely execute dissemination and construction works for taking measures against prevention and elimination of reception interference of TV broadcasting. TV broadcasting receiver 700MHz Frequency Utilization Promotion Association Dissemination and construction works for taking measures Estimation of scale Headquarters Call center Relevant organization Government office roadcaster CATV broadcaster Opticast Municipal government : Consumer center Planning, operation and coordination for establishing base station Certified establishers (Y!mobile, NTT DoCoMo, KDDI Okinawa celular) 10
UHF and for ITS 710 714 718 748 755 765 770 R M G LTE (UP ) G ITS G Intelligent Transport Systems for Safe Driving Utilizing the nature of diffraction of UHF band V2V, V2I, V2P Vehicle ; Position, Speed, Direction etc. Road ; Sensing data, Regulatory Information etc. [I2V, V2V] Left-turn collision with motorcycle prevention system [I2V, V2V] Right-turn collision prevention system [V2V, I2V] Crossing collision prevention system [V2V] Road-work vehicle information system [I2V] Crossing pedestrian recognition enhancement system [V2P] Pedestrian existence advisory system [V2V] Approaching emergency vehicle information system [I2V] Signal Information Drive System 11
Initiatives for 4K/8K 12
Dissemination Rate of 4K Television (Estimation) and Economic Effects of 4K and 8K Estimation of the dissemination rate of 4K television and economic effects of 4K and 8K as well as embodiment of the roadmap were published in Interim Report from the Follow-up Meeting on 4K and 8K Roadmap (September, 2014).. The number of 4K TV sets is estimated to be about 27 million in 2020 and its domestic dissemination rate to be about 52%. Potential domestic market size of 4K and 8K is estimated to be about 4.4 trillion yen (direct effect around 2020). Effect on the domestic economy is about 9 trillion yen (direct and indirect effects calculated based on the input-output table). Effect on the domestic economy is estimated to be about 36 trillion yen in total from 2013 to 2020. (Thousand) 30.000 Number of operating 4K TV sets in Japan and its dissemination rate 25.000 20.000 15.000 10.000 5.000 0 Domestic households 51,842 (thousand): Statistics ureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Without considering the number of 4K television owned in each household 0,5% 2 268 2,2% 1.141 2.866 5,5% 6.302 12,2% 10.870 21,0% 16.025 30,9% 21.549 41,6% 27.149 52,4% 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Source: JEITA World demand trend of AV and IT devices: Prospect until 2018 Data of 2019 to 2020 are estimation data by Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. obtained by extrapolating the data until 2018. \620billion \3billion Movie & Live-view \60billion Education & Academy Conference Presentation Mobile & TV road -casting \1,940billion 4K 8K Ultra-HD technology Security & Monitoring \70billion Advertisement Architectonics & Designing \1,500billion Medical services \340billion Estimation by Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. \340billion 13
New Roadmap for Promotion of 4K and 8K(Published in September, 2014) The roadmap was formulated in the Study Group on Upgrading of the roadcasting Services(June, 2013). Follow-up Meeting on 4K and 8K Roadmap has been held since February 2014, and how to accelerate implementation of the roadmap has been discussed. The interim report was formulated and published in September 2014. In order to promote the further spread of 4K and 8K, issues will continue to be investigated in the follow-up meetings. 2014 2015 2016 2018 2020 Satellite C S S Cable television IPTV etc. 4K test broadcasting (124/128 degree CS) 4K test broadcasting 4K VOD Trial 4K test broadcasting 4K VOD practical service 4K practical broadcasting (124/128 degree CS) 4K practical broadcasting 4K practical broadcasting 4K and 8K test broadcasting (Channel after termination of safety net by satellite) Exploratory initiative for 8K Exploratory initiative for 8K 4K and 8K practical broadcasting (as soon as possible) < Desired future image > Many 4K and 8K programs of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Game are broadcasted. Through public viewings nationwide, the impression for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games is shared nationwide. With the spread of 4K and 8K broadcasting, not a few people enjoy 4K and 8K programs by TV sets at home. 14
Institutional Development Schedule toward S 4K and 8K Test roadcasting Hardware (satellite basic broadcasting test stations) Software (approved basic broadcaster) 2015 February to April 2016 Summer Hardware institutional development Hardware license (April 8) Software institutional development Autumn Appealing for and application of software 2016 Spring Software license Start of S test broadcasting in 4K and 8K (NHK and one other basic broadcaster using S17ch) 15
Promoting Formation for the 4K/8K Installation in Japan Started the experimental operation of 4K by NexTV Forum since June 2014 by using CS broadcasting, CATV and IPTV. Overview 1. Channel name Channel 4K 2. Operator NexTV Forum 3. Available media (1) 124/128 degrees east longitude CS Digital broadcasting (Ch.502) (2) CATV (J:COM) (3) IPTV (NTT plala) 4. Program - Operates 7 hours per day (noon-7pm) on weekdays and 12 hours per day on weekend (10AM-10PM) * Digest TV program such as Music, Sports, Drama, Nature etc. (About 100 programs) FIFA World Cup razil is also broadcasted (11 recorded games). 5. Charge Free 6. How to watch - Satellite broadcasting with the antenna and ST for 4K - CATV 55 Public viewing spots Countdown for an operation starts 16
NexTV Forum (1) NexTV Forum (Next Generation Television & roadcasting Promotion Forum) <established in May 2013> 1. Purpose Achieving advanced broadcasting services (4K/8K, Smart TV etc.) ahead of schedule Spurring demand and encouraging the spread of advanced broadcasting services. 2.Activity Implementation of advanced broadcasting services on trial Deploying equipment for the services Development of technical standards for the services Announcement to the public and dissemination of information about advanced broadcasting globally 17
NexTV Forum (2) 3. Member roadcasting companies (terrestrial broadcasting, satellite broadcasting and CATV), Telecommunication companies, industrial manufacture companies, and Academic etc. (about 70 members) 4.Organization General Meeting oard Honorary Chairman Secretariat Steering Committee Special Advisor Technical Committee Contents Committee Publication & announcement Committee Advanced Smart TV Committee Utilizing of 4K/8K & Smart TV Committee Verification of technical matters, designing systems, Standardization activities, etc. Making contents, sourcing contents, etc. Publication activities, Press releases, etc. Studying technical & business matters regarding Smart TV, etc. Studying utilization of 4K/8K & Smart TV (ex. Medical use, educational use, disaster prevention use) 18
Application of 4K/8K (1) Clear and natural images/videos realized by 4K/8K technology will widen the horizon of art, education, medical care, and security Art The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan collaborated on utilizing 8K technology for exhibiting actual scenery that inspired art works at the Philadelphia Museum of Art s exhibition Ink and Gold: Art of the Kano. Period: February 12 - March 15, 2015 Place: Philadelphia Museum of Art, USA For demonstrating the possibilities of 8K for art, scenery of Mt. Fuji which is closely related to numerous art works on view in Ink and Gold: Art of the Kano was shown. (In cooperation with NHK, Sharp Corporation, and ASTRODESIGN, Inc.) 19
Application of 4K/8K (2) Education Wide electronic whiteboards in 4K/8K Vivid communication Can display clear picture when enlarging the important point Medical care Accurate diagnosis and treatment y using ultra high-definition images for inspection and surgery Remote medical care Accurate diagnosis and support of remote medical specialists Archive Succession of surgery skills to inexperienced doctors by highdefinition video archives of experienced doctor s surgery Traditional electronic whiteboards Electronic whiteboards in 4K (y NexTV Forum Utilization committee) Security etter security system Surveillance footage by 4K is clear when enlarging, and it is useful for anticrime activities (Surgical System with 8K camera) 20
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