Objective Models for Performance Comparison of Compression Algorithms for 3DTV

Efficient video compression algorithms in advanced multimedia broadcasting systems are in high demand. In the last decades, different video compression tools have been developed which can influence the final Quality of Experience in different ways. This paper has two goals. The first goal is to present a study of different compression algorithms available for stereoscopic 3D videos. The second goal is to present the possibilities in the creation of new stereoscopic models. The well-established video codecs (AVC, MVC, HEVC and MV-HEVC) are considered as encoders. Generic objective video quality metrics are used to analyze the compression efficiencies of the considered codecs, extended with results from subjective tests. The correlations between the objective and subjective scores are analyzed statistically. Due to unsatisfactory results of generic 2D metrics for the stereoscopic sequences used in the test, new objective models are presented. Such models show improved correlation with subjective stereoscopic video quality. The validation, verification and a description of models are presented in detail

Influence of Mobile Network Interfering Products on DVB-T/H Broadcasting Services

Abstract—In this paper the influence of mobile network interfering products on DTV (Digital Television) services is explored and evaluated. More precisely, the overall aim of this paper is to measure and show the interactions between the mobile (GSM) and digital terrestrial television (DVB-T/H) broadcasting networks and services. In the DVB-T/H system configuration, the TPS (Transmission Parameter Signaling) carriers keep the receiver informed about the main system parameters. Disturbance of these carriers by interfering products of GSM network and degradation of DVB-T services are also explored and described. Theoretical backgrounds, general workplace and the principle of the measuring method is also introduced and briefly described. For the evaluation of the impact of mobile networks on the signal quality of DTV services the BER (Bit Error Ratio), MER (Modulation Error Ratio) ratios and constellation imperfections are used. Finally, the obtained results are evaluated and clearly described