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ARIB (Association of Radio Industries and Businesses)

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The Association of Radio Industries and Businesses (ARIB) is a standardization organization that operates in Japan. It was established in 1954 as the Association of Radio Industries and was renamed the Association of Radio Industries and Businesses in 1969. The organization is responsible for promoting the development of radio and broadcasting technologies in Japan, as well as setting standards and promoting their adoption.

ARIB is a non-profit organization that brings together companies, academic institutions, and government agencies involved in the development of radio and broadcasting technologies. The organization has more than 500 members, including major Japanese telecommunications companies, broadcasters, and equipment manufacturers. Some of the key objectives of ARIB include:

  1. Promoting the development of radio and broadcasting technologies
  2. Setting standards for radio and broadcasting technologies
  3. Promoting the adoption of these standards by industry and government
  4. Supporting research and development in radio and broadcasting technologies
  5. Facilitating cooperation between different organizations involved in radio and broadcasting technologies

ARIB has played an important role in the development of digital broadcasting in Japan. In the early 1990s, Japan began exploring the possibility of replacing analog broadcasting with digital broadcasting. ARIB was instrumental in developing the technical specifications for Japan's digital broadcasting standard, which is known as Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting (ISDB). The organization worked closely with the government, broadcasters, and equipment manufacturers to develop a standard that would meet the needs of all stakeholders.

One of the key features of ISDB is its ability to deliver both television and data services. This has enabled the development of a wide range of services that were not possible with analog broadcasting, including mobile television and interactive services. ISDB has also been adopted by several other countries in the region, including Brazil, Chile, and Peru.

In addition to its work on digital broadcasting, ARIB has also been involved in the development of other technologies, including wireless communication systems and satellite communication systems. The organization has set standards for these technologies and has worked to promote their adoption by industry and government.

ARIB's standards cover a wide range of radio and broadcasting technologies, including:

  1. Digital broadcasting
  2. Satellite communication systems
  3. Wireless communication systems
  4. Emergency communication systems
  5. Radio frequency identification (RFID) systems
  6. Next-generation network (NGN) technologies

ARIB's standards are developed through a collaborative process involving its members. Technical committees are established to study specific areas of technology and to develop standards. The committees are composed of experts from industry, academia, and government. The standards are then reviewed and approved by ARIB's board of directors before being published.

ARIB works closely with other standardization organizations around the world, including the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI). The organization participates in international standardization activities and promotes the adoption of its standards by other countries.

In conclusion, the Association of Radio Industries and Businesses (ARIB) is a non-profit organization that promotes the development of radio and broadcasting technologies in Japan. The organization sets standards for these technologies and promotes their adoption by industry and government. ARIB has played an important role in the development of digital broadcasting in Japan and has developed standards for a wide range of other technologies, including wireless communication systems and satellite communication systems. The organization works closely with other standardization organizations around the world and promotes the adoption of its standards by other countries.