iWedia, a provider of connected TV software solutions, and the technology research institute Fraunhofer IIS have joined forces. Their goal is to integrate MPEG-H Audio into iWedia’s ATSC 3.0 software stack. This move supports the launch of Brazil's next-generation DTV+ broadcast standard. The collaboration aims to improve audio features on Android TV devices, creating a more immersive and personalized listening experience for viewers.
This partnership unites iWedia's expertise in ATSC 3.0 solutions with Fraunhofer IIS’s advancements in MPEG-H Audio technology. The integration ensures Android TV devices are prepared for the DTV+ standard, including the necessary components for decoding and managing high-quality audio. A key objective is to give consumers more control, letting them tailor sound settings to their preferences. The integration should also simplify the adoption of MPEG-H Audio for manufacturers, making it easier to integrate the technology into their products. The management of audio information and user preferences will be integrated into the Android TV framework via the TV Input Framework (TIF) extension.
“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.”