THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES
ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF THE
63rd ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING EMMY®
AWARDS
TO BE PRESENTED AT
THE INTERNATIONAL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW IN
LAS VEGAS
Robert P Seidel Appointed Chairman, Engineering Achievement Committee
New York, NY – September 8th, 2011 -- The National Academy of Television
Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the recipients of the 63rd Annual
Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards that will take place on Thursday,
January 12th, 2012 as part of the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show
(CES) in Las Vegas. This event marks the sixth consecutive year that the
Technology and Engineering Emmy® Awards have been presented in
conjunction with CES. The presentation will take place at The Venetian Resort
Hotel & Casino beginning at 6:30 p.m.
“The National Academy’s Engineering Achievement Committee is pleased to
honor these technology companies who have set the standard for much of what
we do in broadcast television and to those that continue to broaden what is
possible in bringing home to the viewer the best that television has to offer,” said
incoming committee Chairman, Robert P. Seidel, Vice President of CBS
Engineering and Advanced Technology. This is Seidel’s first year at the helm of
the committee which has been guided for more than twenty years by Charles H.
Jablonski, Vice President, Online, Inc., who remains as Chairman, Emeritus.
The individuals and companies that will be honored at the event include:
1) Local Cable Ad Insertion Technology - Cable Digital Standards for Local
Cable Advertising
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SMPTE
SCTE
2) The System for Automated Migration of Media Assets
Samma
3) Pioneering Development of Large-Venue, Large-Screen Direct View Color
Video Displays
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. - Diamond Vision Systems
Shuji Nakamura, Professor
University of California - Santa Barbara
Nichia Corporation
4) Pioneering Development and Deployment of Active Format Description
Technology and System
ATSC
SMPTE
DTG - Digital TV Group
DVB
NBC Universal
Ericsson
Miranda Technologies
CEA
5) Development of Integrated, Deployable Systems for Live Reporting from
Remote Environments
David Bloom
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NBC
MTN Satellite Communications
6) Standardization of Loudness Metering for Use in Broadcast Audio
ITU-R Study Group 6
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
Communications Research Centre
Dr. Gilbert Soulodre
Craig Todd
7) Development of Professional Tapeless Portable Acquisition Systems Using
Affordable Media
Sony Professional Solutions of America
8) Pioneering Development of Removable Solid State Media for Video
Camera/Recorders (Camcorders)
Panasonic
Launched in 1948, The Technology and Engineering Emmy® Awards honor
development and innovation in broadcast technology and recognize companies,
organizations and individuals for breakthroughs in technology that have a
significant effect on television engineering.
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Robert P. Seidel
Robert Seidel graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Engineering. After graduation, Bob worked for the United States
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Department of Defense in Electronic Countermeasures and joined CBS Engineering
as a Design Engineer in 1976.
In 1989, Bob was promoted to Vice President, Television Engineering during which
time he directed the design and installation of the CBS Broadcast Origination
Center.
Bob headed up the engineering team that made broadcasting history when WRALHD, the CBS affiliate in Raleigh, NC, became the first television station to transmit
HDTV on July 23, 1996.
Bob is currently Vice President of CBS Engineering and Advanced Technology. He
is responsible for the HDTV/DTV transition for the CBS Television Network and
CW Television Network.
In 1993, Bob received an Emmy from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
for his pioneering work in portable satellite uplink systems used for worldwide
newsgathering.
Bob is the VP Finance for the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers
(SMPTE) and a member of the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers
(IEEE).
About The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a professional
service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of
television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and
technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in
television with the coveted Emmy® Award for News & Documentary, Sports,
Daytime Entertainment, Daytime Creative Arts & Entertainment, Public &
Community Service, and Technology & Engineering. Regional Emmy® Awards
are given in 19 regions across the United States. NATAS also presents the Global
Media Awards™ which recognizes excellence in the world-wide intersection of
digital entertainment and technology. Emmy® Awards given out for primetime
programming are presented by our sister organization, the Academy of
Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive
educational programs including its Regional Student Television Awards for
Excellence in outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as
scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals
and the viewing public. For more information, please visit the website at
www.emmyonline.tv
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About CEA
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association
promoting growth in the $172 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More
than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including
legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry
promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also
sponsors and manages the International CES – Where Entertainment,
Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into
CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.
For more information, please contact:
Paul Pillitteri, Director, Communications, 212-586-8424