Abstract
In this paper we study and evaluate DVB-T broadcasting of
newspaper content and user interface on a digital TV
platform. The objective of the research was to study a)
the data transmission reliability and efficiency, b) user
interface and c) the user experience of the DigiTV
Newspaper. The study was conducted in two stages. Fist a
facsimile copy of the newspaper content was generated
daily and transmitted in three geographical regions in
Finland to test the service for three local newspapers.
After this the layout was modified to improve the
usability and user tests were conducted. The results show
that the facsimile representation of the content can be
enhanced by using wide format layout, video material and
navigational aids. This kind of publishing channel can be
a supplementary service especially when the newspaper
distribution faces geographical challenges.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Advances in Printing and Media Technology |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 35th International Research Conference of IARIGAI |
| Editors | Nils Enlund |
| Place of Publication | Darmstadt |
| Publisher | IARIGAI - International Association of Research Organizations for the Printing, Information and Communication Industries |
| Pages | 83-90 |
| ISBN (Print) | 987-3-9812704-0-2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | 35th International Research Conference of IARIGAI - Valencia, Spain Duration: 7 Sep 2008 → 10 Sep 2008 |
Conference
| Conference | 35th International Research Conference of IARIGAI |
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| Country | Spain |
| City | Valencia |
| Period | 7/09/08 → 10/09/08 |
Keywords
- DigiTV
- data transmission
- newspaper distribution
- user experience