Overview of NHK STRL

摘要

The NHK Science and Technology Research Laboratories (STRL) is the sole research facility in Japan specializing in broadcasting technology. It has the role of leading Japan in developing new broadcasting technologies and contributing to a rich broadcasting culture as a part of NHK, the nation's public broadcaster, which is financed by receiving fees paid by each household and broadcasts two terrestrial television channels, three satellite broadcasting channels, and three radio channels. To fulfill its role, STRL conducts a wide range of research and development on next-generation broadcasting media, universal broadcasting services, advanced content production, devices and materials for broadcast. NHK proactively puts STRL's technology to practical use in its program productions and engages in standardization efforts for the new services enabled by its technologies.