LAS VEGAS — The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) recently presented the 62nd Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards (www.emmyonline.tv
). The event took place on January 6th, in conjunction with the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show.
The Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards honor development and innovation in broadcast technology and recognize companies, organizations and individuals for breakthroughs that have a significant effect on television engineering.
The following is a list of winners:
- For Development and Production of Portable Tapeless Acquisition
Avid Technology, Inc.
Ikegami Co. LTD
- The Belt Pack: Distributed Amplifier Systems in Live Production
Stan Hubler
Doug Leighton
Bob Cohen
Charlie Butten
RTS Systems, Inc.
Clearcom (HME)
- Development of Wireless Intercom
HME (HM Electronics, Inc.)
RTS Systems, Inc.
- Development of Audio Meta Data Process for conforming audio the ATSC digital TV standard
Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
Linear Acoustic, Inc.
- Enabling Standards for the delivery of television via broadband data systems
CableLabs
- HD Super Motion Systems for acquisition, recording and playback for Broadcast Entertainment and Sports Productions
NAC Image Technology, Inc.
EVS Broadcast Equipment, Inc.
Vision Research (An AMETEK® Company)
Grass Valley Group
Sony Corporation
- Blue Laser Optical Systems for Consumer Playback
Sony Corporation
Royal Philips Electronics
Panasonic Corporation
TDK Corporation
In addition, a Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman and CEO of Sony Corporation. Since joining Sony Corporation, he has proven to be an innovative leader, spearheading the adoption of the Blu-ray format while leading the company’s high-profile expansion into digital broadcasting, the Internet and computer technology, including 3D TV.