natgillin/translations-raw huggingface dataset:
Настоява мерките, които държавите-членки предприемат и които ще доведат до разширяване на интерактивните цифрови телевизионни услуги да бъдат в съответствие с правилата, отнасящи се до държавната помощ;
Ιnsists that measures taken by the Member States which lead to the expansion of digital interactive television services must comply with the rules on state aid;
Подчертава значението на принципа за оперативна съвместимост за засилване на доверието на потребителите в новите услуги и за положително развитие на пазара въз основата на отворени оперативно съвместими стандарти;
Stresses the importance of the principle of interoperability to strengthen user confidence in the new services and to develop the market in a positive way on the basis of open, interoperable standards;
Подчертава значението на гарантирането на технологична неутралност, както и значението на развитието на успешни бизнес модели;
Stresses the importance of ensuring technological neutrality and developing successful business models;
Приветства работата на Комисията и незаменимата й и необходима роля при координирането между всички заинтересовани страни;
Welcomes the work done by the Commission and its vital and necessary role in coordinating all interested parties;
Напълно подкрепя подхода на Комисията, която възнамерява да си сътрудничи изцяло с държавите-членки, с цел осъществяване на преход към цифрова телевизия и улесняване на интерактивните цифрови услуги;
Fully supports the Commission’s approach in terms of its intent to cooperate fully with the Member States with a view to switching over to digital TV successfully and facilitating interactive digital services;
Отново заявява, че налагането на единна норма по правен път не е правилното решение, а само крайна санкция, и не одобрява участието на пазара само по себи си като начин на разрешаване на проблема на интерактивността;
Reiterates that imposing a single standard by legal means is not the right solution but only a final sanction, but does not approve of market intervention alone as a means of resolving the problem of interactivity;
Следователно споделя становището на Комисията, че е уместно да се поддържа насърчаването на отворени стандарти като MHP или MHEG-5, признати от европейските органи по стандартизация, в рамките на прехода към цифрово радиоразпръскване и на оперативната съвместимост на услугите, и настоява, че тези отворени стандарти най-подходящи, за да се гарантира технологичната неутралност на мрежите и свободното движение на информация, като се зачитат специфичните потребности на страните, в които капацитетът на честотите е ограничен;
Shares, therefore, the Commission’s view that it would be advisable to continue promoting open standards such as MHP or MHEG-5, which are recognised by European standards bodies, in relation to the switchover to digital and the interoperability of services, and maintains that these open standards are the most appropriate ones for ensuring the technological neutrality of networks and the free movement of information, respecting the special necessities of countries where frequency capacities are limited;
Подчертава, че с оглед на примера на „патенти-подводници“, появили се пет години след започването на прилагането на стандарта МНР, е разумно лицензионните такси да са справедливи и са бъдат публикувани при започване на разработването на всеки отворен стандарт, за да бъде той успешен ;
Stresses that, in view of the example of the 'submarine patents' which emerged five years after the MHP standard had begun to be implemented, it is reasonable for licence fees to be fair and publicised at the start of the development of any open standard in order for it to be successful;
Подчертава значението на сключването на доброволни споразумения между доставчиците на услуги, свързани с цифровата телевизия, с цел установяване на общи технически изисквания за прилагането на стандарти, приети от Европейския институт по телекомуникационни стандарти (ETSI);
Stresses the importance of voluntary agreements between digital television service providers on the establishment of a number of common technical specifications for the implementation of standards adopted by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute;
Настоятелно призовава Комисията да продължава активно да насърчава въвеждането на отворени европейски стандарти за цифрова телевизия във всички региони на света и да насърчава международното сътрудничество в тази област, като по този начин осигури възможно най-широк достъп до цифровото съдържание;
Urges the Commission to continue actively to promote the introduction of open European digital television standards in all regions of the world and to encourage international cooperation in this area, thereby ensuring the widest possible access to digital content;
Изразява съжаление, че в крайна сметка интерактивната телевизия в ЕС се оказа по-малко успешна в търговско отношение, отколкото се предвиждаше; призовава Комисията да проучи причините за това явление и да представя редовни доклади относно усилията, полагани от Комисията и държавите-членки да развиват пазара на цифрова телевизия и на многобройните му подразделения;
Regrets that interactive television in the EU has ultimately proved to be less commercially successful than expected; calls on the Commission to study the reasons for this phenomenon and to submit regular reports on the efforts made by the Commission and the Member States to develop the digital TV market and its numerous ramifications;
Счита, че е необходимо да се предоставя повече информация на потребителите относно предлаганите от цифровите платформи възможности и необходимото оборудване, за да бъдат те в състояние да направят напълно съзнателно своя технологичен и културен избор;
Considers it essential to provide consumers with more information on the opportunities offered by digital platforms and the necessary equipment, so that they are able to make informed technical and cultural choices;
Подчертава, че всяка държавна намеса не следва да бъде на дискриминационен принцип, нито да привилегирова един или друг участник на пазара;
Stresses that any public intervention should not be discriminatory or favour one or other market operator;
Призовава Комисията да подпомага държавите-членки и органите на местно самоуправление посредством разпространението на най-добрите практики да използват възможностите на новите технологии, за да общуват по-добре със своите граждани;
Calls on the Commission to help the Member States and local authorities, by disseminating best practices, to exploit the potential of the new technologies in order to communicate with their citizens more effectively;
Необходимост от разглеждане на влиянието и овладяването на новите технологии
The need to consider the impact and mastery of the new technologies
Призовава Комисията и държавите-членки да информират обществеността относно бъдещото развитие на услугите, свързани с интерактивната цифрова телевизия, и препоръчва на доставчиците на услуги в областта на цифровата телевизия да предприемат активни мерки, за да информират потребителите относно съществуващите интерактивни услуги;
Calls on the Commission and the Member States to inform the public about future developments in digital interactive television services, and recommends that digital television service providers take active steps to inform users about existing interactive services;
Счита, че е от съществено значение да се гарантира сигурността на потребителите, защитата на личните им данни и на личния им живот и подчертава значението на доверието на потребителите в услугите в областта на интерактивната цифрова телевизия;
Regards it as essential to ensure the security of users and the protection of their personal data and privacy, and stresses the importance of consumer confidence in digital interactive television services;
Подчертава значението на дискусията на европейско равнище относно социално-културното въздействие на цифровото общество и приспособяването на националните образователни системи към културните и социални промени, въведени от новите технологии;
Stresses the importance of discussing at European level the social and cultural implications of the digital society and the adaptation of national education systems to the cultural and social changes brought about by the new technologies;
Отново заявява значението на образоването на хора от всички възрасти относно света на цифровите технологии и медиите;
Reiterates the importance of educating people of all ages about the digital world and the media;
Призовава държавите-членки да създадат механизми, които да гарантират недискриминационна структура на електронни справочници за програми, които ще ориентират потребителите в предлаганите цифрови услуги;
Calls on the Member States to establish mechanisms which guarantee a non-discriminatory structure for electronic programme guides that can guide users through the digital services offered.
Изтъква, че европейският модел за аудиовизия се основава на плодотворна взаимна връзка между публичните и частните аудиовизуални услуги и подчертава, че новите технологии в никакъв случай не трябва да нарушават равновесието и да намаляват конкурентоспособността на публичния сектор; припомня, че публичният сектор следва да продължи да има гарантиран достъп;
Points out that the European audiovisual model is based on a creative dichotomy between public and private audiovisual services, and stresses that under no circumstances should the new technologies disturb that balance by weakening the competitiveness of the public sector; recalls that the public sector should continue to have guaranteed access;
Възлага на своя председател да предаде настоящата резолюция на Съвета, Комисията, Комитета на регионите, Европейския икономически и социален комитет и на Съвета на Европа.
Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and the Commission, the Committee of the Regions, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Council of Europe.
Before the advent of digital TV, only a limited range of services, available through the radio network alone, were picked up by receivers whose functions were simple.
Before the advent of digital TV, only a limited range of services, available through the radio network alone, were picked up by receivers whose functions were simple.
In the current digital environment, services, networks and business models have evolved considerably, offering viewers a great range of choice.
In the current digital environment, services, networks and business models have evolved considerably, offering viewers a great range of choice.
While traditional TV provided access to TV programmes distributed in a so-called ‘push’ mode, in which users could only choose from a list of available programmes, with interactive TV viewers become ‘actors’, thanks to ICT services and tools.
While traditional TV provided access to TV programmes distributed in a so-called ‘push’ mode, in which users could only choose from a list of available programmes, with interactive TV viewers become ‘actors’, thanks to ICT services and tools.
They can thus react, select, seek out specific content, etc.
They can thus react, select, seek out specific content, etc.
It is therefore essential to look very carefully at goals, resources and targets in relation to the interoperability
It is therefore essential to look very carefully at goals, resources and targets in relation to the interoperability
Interoperability: the ability of several systems to communicate harmoniously and work together. of the equipment used in digital TV services.
Interoperability: the ability of several systems to communicate harmoniously and work together. of the equipment used in digital TV services.
Interoperability is a crucial concept for telecommunication and information networks.
Interoperability is a crucial concept for telecommunication and information networks.
Digital TV allows viewers to interact directly with broadcasters via a ‘return channel’.
Digital TV allows viewers to interact directly with broadcasters via a ‘return channel’.
Interactive TV is based on applications that are transmitted at the same time as the video signal and processed by a software stack in the receiver called an ‘application program interface’ (API)
Interactive TV is based on applications that are transmitted at the same time as the video signal and processed by a software stack in the receiver called an ‘application program interface’ (API)
API : the purpose of an Application Program Interface is to make programmers’ work easier by providing them with the basic tools necessary for any kind of work with the assistance of a given language.
API : the purpose of an Application Program Interface is to make programmers’ work easier by providing them with the basic tools necessary for any kind of work with the assistance of a given language.
It is an interface to be used as a basis for more advanced programming work. .
It is an interface to be used as a basis for more advanced programming work. .
An ‘open’ standard decoder, such as MHP or MHEG-5
An ‘open’ standard decoder, such as MHP or MHEG-5
MHP standard : The DVB-MHP standard (Multimedia Home Platform) standardises an interactive platform based on open standards, doing away with the need for the implementation features of terminals.
MHP standard : The DVB-MHP standard (Multimedia Home Platform) standardises an interactive platform based on open standards, doing away with the need for the implementation features of terminals.
The MHP standard thus provides complete interoperability of reception platforms.
The MHP standard thus provides complete interoperability of reception platforms.
MHP defines in particular:
MHP defines in particular:
- an application programme interface (API) in the receiver
- an application programme interface (API) in the receiver
- an applicative encoding and presentation mode
- an applicative encoding and presentation mode
- browser and interaction functionalities
- browser and interaction functionalities
- transport protocols to transmit content.
- transport protocols to transmit content.
MHEG-5 standard : The MHEG-5 standard is part of an international standard developed by the Multimedia and Hypermedia Experts Group (MHEG).
MHEG-5 standard : The MHEG-5 standard is part of an international standard developed by the Multimedia and Hypermedia Experts Group (MHEG).
The MHEG-5 standard is simpler than the MHP standard.
The MHEG-5 standard is simpler than the MHP standard.
An estimated 5 million or more TV decoders use the MHEG-5 standard.
An estimated 5 million or more TV decoders use the MHEG-5 standard.
The MHEG-5 standard offers the opportunity to improve the quality of the information displayed thanks to electronic program guides (EPGs). , which has interactive capabilities and a return signal, makes this interoperability possible.
The MHEG-5 standard offers the opportunity to improve the quality of the information displayed thanks to electronic program guides (EPGs). , which has interactive capabilities and a return signal, makes this interoperability possible.
Conversely, ‘proprietary’ standards, i.e. those not approved by an international standards body, often limit access to services approved by the proprietor (for example, the network operator).
Conversely, ‘proprietary’ standards, i.e. those not approved by an international standards body, often limit access to services approved by the proprietor (for example, the network operator).
Interactivity thus adds extra functions to digital TV (DTV), over and beyond the transmission and reception of video signals.
Interactivity thus adds extra functions to digital TV (DTV), over and beyond the transmission and reception of video signals.
According to the Commission’s figures, in 2005 47 million digital receivers were being used in Europe, 26 million of which were equipped with a proprietary API; 4 million, however, used the MHP standard.
According to the Commission’s figures, in 2005 47 million digital receivers were being used in Europe, 26 million of which were equipped with a proprietary API; 4 million, however, used the MHP standard.
The commercial success of interactive TV remains well below initial forecasts owing to a host of factors which should be examined.
The commercial success of interactive TV remains well below initial forecasts owing to a host of factors which should be examined.
The interactive TV market developed without a European API.
The interactive TV market developed without a European API.
Originally there were five major APIs in Europe, none of which were standardised by an ESO (European standardisation organisation).
Originally there were five major APIs in Europe, none of which were standardised by an ESO (European standardisation organisation).
It is not necessary to have an API in the receiver for broadcasting traditional digital TV.
It is not necessary to have an API in the receiver for broadcasting traditional digital TV.
The API is an option.
The API is an option.
Broadly speaking, content and applications created for one API risk being unusable by a receiver with a different API.
Broadly speaking, content and applications created for one API risk being unusable by a receiver with a different API.
From the start, this lack of interoperability and the problems in accessing interactive TV clearly raised issues relating to potential restrictions on users’ freedom of choice, potential damage to the free movement of information and a threat to media pluralism and cultural diversity.
From the start, this lack of interoperability and the problems in accessing interactive TV clearly raised issues relating to potential restrictions on users’ freedom of choice, potential damage to the free movement of information and a threat to media pluralism and cultural diversity.
Indeed, in the absence of global interoperability options, consumers are unable to obtain a standard universal receiver capable of receiving all interactive TV services, both free-to-view and pay-TV, and thus risk being forced to buy several receivers containing different APIs.
Indeed, in the absence of global interoperability options, consumers are unable to obtain a standard universal receiver capable of receiving all interactive TV services, both free-to-view and pay-TV, and thus risk being forced to buy several receivers containing different APIs.
For their part, broadcasters may experience some difficulties in supplying and developing interactive services since they are subject to the requirements of the network operators holding proprietary API technologies.
For their part, broadcasters may experience some difficulties in supplying and developing interactive services since they are subject to the requirements of the network operators holding proprietary API technologies.
To remedy this situation, the Commission has proposed in what is now Article 18 of Directive 2002/21/EC (Framework Directive), entitled ‘Interoperability of digital interactive television services’, that Member States should be required to encourage providers of digital interactive television services and equipment to use an open API; they should also encourage proprietors of APIs to make available all such information as is necessary to enable providers of digital interactive TV services to provide all services supported by the API in a fully functional form.
To remedy this situation, the Commission has proposed in what is now Article 18 of Directive 2002/21/EC (Framework Directive), entitled ‘Interoperability of digital interactive television services’, that Member States should be required to encourage providers of digital interactive television services and equipment to use an open API; they should also encourage proprietors of APIs to make available all such information as is necessary to enable providers of digital interactive TV services to provide all services supported by the API in a fully functional form.
In March 2004 the Commission carried out a public consultation.
In March 2004 the Commission carried out a public consultation.
As acknowledged in the Commission’s subsequent working documents and the studies and consultations conducted, TV markets are chiefly national: even satellite pay-TV is not distributed across borders – for commercial, cultural and linguistic reasons, but also, of course, for reasons relating to broadcasting rights and different national laws.
As acknowledged in the Commission’s subsequent working documents and the studies and consultations conducted, TV markets are chiefly national: even satellite pay-TV is not distributed across borders – for commercial, cultural and linguistic reasons, but also, of course, for reasons relating to broadcasting rights and different national laws.
The fragmentation of the market, therefore, is not solely the result of a lack of interoperability.
The fragmentation of the market, therefore, is not solely the result of a lack of interoperability.
Accordingly, the development of trans-European networks with total interconnectivity is neither necessarily feasible nor necessarily desirable.
Accordingly, the development of trans-European networks with total interconnectivity is neither necessarily feasible nor necessarily desirable.
Of course, the debate on interoperability concerns first and foremost the increase in consumer choice with regard to interactive TV services, but this choice relates to the services offered by operators rather than the equipment used, especially since that equipment can come in different shapes and sizes – subscribers can choose between various platforms in accordance with the available content and services.
Of course, the debate on interoperability concerns first and foremost the increase in consumer choice with regard to interactive TV services, but this choice relates to the services offered by operators rather than the equipment used, especially since that equipment can come in different shapes and sizes – subscribers can choose between various platforms in accordance with the available content and services.
It is for that reason that the Commission believes it would be inappropriate to legislate with a view to securing global standardisation.
It is for that reason that the Commission believes it would be inappropriate to legislate with a view to securing global standardisation.
It recognises the MHP standard as an open interoperable standard and has reached the conclusion that it would be beneficial for the market to continue supporting industry-led, voluntary standardisation measures.
It recognises the MHP standard as an open interoperable standard and has reached the conclusion that it would be beneficial for the market to continue supporting industry-led, voluntary standardisation measures.
It stresses that the common implementation of the MHP technical standard will allow interoperability but is not sufficient to ensure the creation and growth of interactive digital TV services.
It stresses that the common implementation of the MHP technical standard will allow interoperability but is not sufficient to ensure the creation and growth of interactive digital TV services.
Your rapporteur recognises the Commission’s vital and necessary role in coordinating all interested parties, including consumers’/viewers’ associations.
Your rapporteur recognises the Commission’s vital and necessary role in coordinating all interested parties, including consumers’/viewers’ associations.
He would point out, however, that Article 5(1) of Directive 2002/19/EC calls on the national regulatory authorities to encourage adequate access and interconnection, and interoperability of services, in order to give maximum benefit to end-users.
He would point out, however, that Article 5(1) of Directive 2002/19/EC calls on the national regulatory authorities to encourage adequate access and interconnection, and interoperability of services, in order to give maximum benefit to end-users.
Furthermore, Article 17(3) of Directive 2002/21/EC stipulates that the implementation of standards and/or specifications may be made compulsory to ensure interoperability and to improve freedom of choice for users.
Furthermore, Article 17(3) of Directive 2002/21/EC stipulates that the implementation of standards and/or specifications may be made compulsory to ensure interoperability and to improve freedom of choice for users.