A behind-the-scenes look at Fraunhofer IIS’ Audio and Media Technologies division
August 16, 2017 | Category: Behind the scenes
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Our mission with this blog is to give our readers a look at the world of audio coding. In addition to reports on new products, audio research and the latest technologies, we also love to offer a “behind the scenes” look every now and then. This time, we are using video to give an exclusive peek into our work and careers at Fraunhofer IIS, with the help of our colleague Jan Plogsties, head of the Mobile Audio Rendering group at Fraunhofer IIS’ Audio and Media Technologies Division. More » |
Deutsche Telekom Implements EVS in its LTE network, MPEG LA Launches EVS Patent Portfolio License
July 18, 2017 | Category: Communication, Good to know, Products & Technologies
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Customers using Deutsche Telekom’s LTE network can now experience phone calls that feel as if the other person was in the same room. The German carrier has adopted Enhanced Voice Services (EVS), the 3GPP communication codec especially designed for VoLTE services, which, under the name “HD Voice Plus,” provides an even better sound in mobile phone calls moving forward. More » |
Fraunhofer 3D Sound in the new Audi A8
July 14, 2017 | Category: Automotive, Products & Technologies, Success Stories
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The new Audi A8, unveiled in Barcelona on July 11 2017, presents the future of luxury class. In its fourth generation, the German brand’s flagship model again provides the benchmark for Vorsprung durch Technik. Audi also continues to set new standards for in-car audio, with true 3D sound on all seats. More » |
International Conference on Semantic Audio at Fraunhofer IIS
July 3, 2017 | Category: Events & Tradeshows
South Korea launches UHD TV with MPEG-H Audio
June 1, 2017 | Category: Audio, Broadcasting, Products & Technologies, Success Stories
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The MPEG-H TV Audio System is the first next-generation audio codec worldwide to go on air 24/7 as South Korea launched its 4K UHD TV on May 31, 2017. Not only will this new, ultra-high definition television service deliver pin-sharp pictures, it also brings with it two never-heard-before novelties in sound, thanks to the MPEG-H TV Audio System. More » |