• ETRI Journal
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• v.26 no.2
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• pp.71-82
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• 2004

We introduce a high-definition three-dimensional television (3DTV) broadcasting system that is fully compatible with the existing transmission system of high-definition television (HDTV). Specifically, we developed high-definition 3DTV broadcasting subsystems including a 3DTV camera, 3DTV video multiplexer and demultiplexer, 3DTV receiver, and 3DTV outdoor broadcast van. To verify the developed subsystems, we performed experimental services of 3DTV broadcasting during the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan. According to our subjective evaluation test, 88% of 273 viewers rated the perceived depth of 3DTV as “Good,” and 36% of the viewers preferred 3DTV to other digital broadcasting services.

• Journal of Broadcast Engineering
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• v.7 no.3
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• pp.211-218
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• 2002

This paper introduces the HD 3DTV camera and 3DTV receiver that are compatible with the ATSC HDTV broadcasting system. The developed 3DTV camera is based on stereoscopic techniques, and it has control function to control both left and right zoom lens simultaneously and to control the vergence. Moreover, in order to control the vergence manually and to eliminate the synchronization problem of the both images, the 3DTV camera has the 3DTV video multiplexing function to combine the left and right images into the single image. The developed 3DTV signal, and it has the various analog/digital interfaces. The performance of the developed system is confirmed by shooting the selected soccer game in 2002 FIFA KOREA/JAPANTM World Cup and by broadcasting the match. The HD 3DTV camera and receiver will be applied to the 3DTV industries such as 3D movie, 3D game, 3D image processing, 3DTV broadcasting system, and so on.

• Journal of Broadcast Engineering
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• v.16 no.6
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• pp.951-961
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• 2011

This paper proposes a signaling and multiplexing mechanism in service-compatible 3DTV broadcasting for guaranteeing backward-compatibility with legacy DTV. Recently, 3DTV experimental broadcasting services are being developed around advanced countries and the standardization of service-compatible 3DTV broadcasting which is able to provide high-quality stereoscopic videos in progress. Based on experimental results, we confirm that proposed method can be used as a common technology and a reference model for stereoscopic video transmission over terrestial, satellite and cable DTV platforms in 3DTV broadcasting service and system development.

• Journal of Broadcast Engineering
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• v.16 no.3
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• pp.471-482
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• 2011

This paper introduces an development of high-definition(HD) 3DTV experimental broadcasting system and its experimental service that has been launched via three broadcasting network including terrestrial, cable and satellite in the late of 2010. This 3DTV experimental broadcasting service employs an innovative 3DTV broadcasting mechanism, called as dual stream method in which left and right images are encoded by using each video encoder and multiplexed using MPEG-2 system technology for guaranteeing backward-compatibility with legacy DTV. This paper specifically describes the developed experimental broadcasting system, concentrating on 3DTV re-multiplexer and 3DTV receiver. Finally, implementation and terrestrial 3DTV experimental broadcasting service results will be introduced from the point of objective and subjective evaluation.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.10 no.4
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• pp.1-9
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• 2012

Emerging three-dimensional television (3DTV) as a new IT product shows a possibility that television is not for just watching broadcasting, but an attractive tool for applying it to our real life. Three dimensional television is generally more effective and attractive than two-dimensional television (2DTV). But it still needs continuous technological improvement to solve its inherent limitations until many customers decide to purchase 3DTVs without hesitation. Innovative products like 3DTV encounter a quality problem leading purchase decision by customers. Quality is regarded as one of the most important factors affecting customers to adopt and use the product. Furthermore, measuring quality effectively is considerable for the 3DTV research. In this paper, we suggest the Analytic Hierarchy Process(AHP) method for evaluating 3DTVs in a view of quality. We describe quality criteria affecting the 3DTV selection through a literature survey and develope an analytical method for measuring quality. We classify the quality of 3DTV into four types and suggest a concept of the quality ratio as a measurement criteria instead of the quality gap. Though a numerical example, we show how priorities of 3DTV with versatile manufacturers is computed.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Broadcast Engineers Conference
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• 2016.06a
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• pp.295-296
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• 2016

본 논문은 ATSC2.0 기반 8-VSB/MH 융합형 3DTV (A/104 Part 5 Service Compatible 3DTV using Main and Mobile Hybrid Delivery) 방식 다중화기 개발에 대한 내용을 기술한다. ATSC A/104 Part 5 SC-MMH 3DTV 방식은 미국의 지상파 DTV 표준화 논의단체인 ATSC 에서 고정 HD 서비스를 위한 8-VSB 채널과, In-band 모바일 TV 서비스를 위한 ATSC M/H 채널을 이용하여, 주파수 효율을 극대화한 새로운 개념의 3D 콘텐츠 전송기술을 도입한 HD 급 지상파 3DTV 방식으로 2014 년 8 월 융합형 3DTV 서비스 시그널링 방안 및 2015 년 10 월 부가정보(VEI: Video Enhancement Information)를 이용한 화질개선 기술을 ATSC 3DTV Standard 로 채택하였다. 본 논문에서는 이와같은 8-VSB/MH 융합형 3DTV Head-End 핵심장비인 8-VSB/MH 융합형 3DTV 다중화기 구현에 대한 내용을 기술한다.

• Journal of Broadcast Engineering
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• v.19 no.5
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• pp.687-698
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• 2014

ATSC is currently working on standardization of hybrid 3DTV broadcasting service in heterogenous network environment after completion of service-compatible 3DTV broadcasting service standard based on broadcasting channel. This paper proposes a convergence 3D video broadcasting method on broadcasting and IP network while guaranteeing a Full-HD 3D quality without degrading the image quality of legacy DTV. Specifically, this paper describes transmission of the 3D additional video using the ISO/IEC 23009-1 DASH, robust synchronization method under heterogenous network environments and system target decoder model for hybrid 3DTV receiver. Based on experimental results, we confirm that proposed technologies can be used as a core technology in the hybrid 3DTV standardization and a reference model for a development of hybrid 3DTV encoder and receiver.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.11 no.3
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• pp.41-48
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• 2013

Emerging three-dimensional television (3DTV) as a new IT product shows a possibility that television is not for just watching broadcasting, but an attractive tool for applying it to our real life. Three dimensional television is generally more effective and attractive than two-dimensional television (2DTV). But it still needs continuous technological improvement to solve its inherent limitations until many customers decide to purchase 3DTVs without hesitation. Innovative products like 3DTV encounter a quality problem leading purchase decision by customers. Quality is regarded as one of the most important factors affecting customers to adopt and use the product. Furthermore, measuring quality effectively is considerable for the 3DTV research. In this paper, we suggest the Analytic Hierarchy Process(AHP) method for evaluating 3DTVs in a view of quality. We describe quality criteria affecting the 3DTV selection through a literature survey and develope an analytical method for measuring quality. We classify the quality of 3DTV into four types and suggest a concept of the quality ratio as a measurement criteria instead of the quality gap. Though a numerical example, we show how priorities of 3DTV with versatile manufacturers is computed.

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.29 no.3
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• pp.17-26
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• 2014

방송의 디지털 전환 완료 후, 세계 각국은 3DTV 및 UHDTV(Ultra High Definition Television)로 대표되는 실감방송서비스 및 기술개발에 박차를 가하고 있다. 특히 3DTV의 경우, 현재 시판되고 있는 평면TV의 필수기능으로 포함되어 있으며, 우리나라를 비롯한 선진 각국에서는 상용 3DTV 방송서비스가 제공되고 있다. 또한, UHDTV의 등장으로 무안경 다시점 3DTV의 걸림돌이던 해상도 저하문제가 해결되면서 시점당 해상도가 향상된 다시점 3D 디스플레이 상용품 및 시제품들이 속속 발표되고 있다. 이에 따라, 무안경 다시점 3DTV 방송 서비스도 가시화 될 것으로 보며, 이를 위해서는 다시점 디스플레이뿐만 아니라 다시점 비디오 부호화 등의 표준기술이 필요하다. 본고에서는 무안경 다시점 3DTV 기술의 핵심이 되는 디스플레이 기술과 다시점 3D 비디오 부복호화 기술을 중심으로 알아본다.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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• v.38C no.11
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• pp.1010-1018
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• 2013

The dual-stream based stereoscopic 3D broadcasting standard was developed in 2011. EBS broadcasted 3DTV experimental service according to this standard in April 2012. Dual-stream based 3DTV broadcasting is service-compatible and backward-compatible, so viewers who have legacy 2D HDTV can watch the broadcasting content as 2D. And 3DTV viewers can select watching 2D or 3D. Since 3D content production is not usual yet for terrestrial broadcasters, only some particular programs in specific periods will be broadcasted as 3D at the initiatory stage. For it, stable viewing condition is strongly required for both 2D viewers and 3D viewers. This paper suggests broadcasting transmission system structure and effective switching scheme for stable 2D and 3D viewing conditions in the case of dual-stream based terrestrial 3DTV broadcasting.