BE_SPORTS TECHNOLOGY UPDATE_ Penton Media May 22, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/140 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://broadcastengineering.com/webcast/best/) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --Major League Baseball awarded U.S. patent for online geolocation technology The technology was designed to help preserve TV blackout rules on the Internet. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/major-league-baseball-awarded-patent-geolocation-technology-0522 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Image Video provides innovative tally and monitoring solutions to the broadcast industry. New products include our VxV-4HD Quad-split with cascade input for systems with up to 16 inputs, and the TXI series of GPI I/O frames. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/crawford-originates-all-sports-network-asia-0522 MIRA Mobile focuses on sports with Fujinon MIRA built its new M8HD truck to provide dual production facilities for visiting sports teams in San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/mira-mobile-focuses-sports-fujinon-0522 Ross CG units help the Atlanta Braves make the right XPression The Ross XPression offers real-time layering and animation of 3D models, live video and Web content. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/ross-units-help-atlanta-braves-right-xpression-0522 NASCAR Media Group adds new Apple interface to DIVArchive The combination makes it easy for producers and editors working in Final Cut Pro to restore content from anywhere within the system. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/nascar-media-group-apple-interface-divarchive-0522 Argentinean sports producer taps Orad's virtual technology for soccer telecasts Torneos has selected a real-time broadcast graphics platform to enhance its sports broadcasts. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/argentinean-sports-producer-taps-orad-virtual-technology-soccer-telecasts-0522 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Transmitting straight from the editor's desk In his new blog, Broadcast Engineering Editorial Director Brad Dick posts his rants, raves and reviews of what's happening in the industry. To read his latest post, visit http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad. ---------------------------------------- MORE SPORTS PRODUCTS --ADC Broadcast patch gear improves performance on Corplex mobile units ADC's ProPatch Series frees up valuable space in the mobile unit by providing 30 percent more density. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/adc-broadcast-patch-gear-improves-performance-corplex-0522 Txtstation offers real-time texting for ANC Sports displays Teams can use the company's technology for voting and other text-to-screen applications. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/infrastructure/txtstation-offers-real-time-texting-anc-sports-displays-0522 ESPN chooses Riedel Artist intercoms The large intercom platform is distributed over eight mainframes connected via fiber to form a single non-blocking matrix. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/infrastructure/espn-chooses-riedel-artist-intercoms-0522 Bebob introduces LUX LED field lights The new fixtures generate more brightness at lower power consumption when compared with standard tungsten light systems. 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