It is expected that by the 2015 timeframe, Rich Media content consumption will increase several-fold and the content will be consumed using a variety of devices. To facilitate this Rich media content consumption, an efficient, flexible and robust Next Generation Handheld (NGH) system is needed to accompany digital switch over and convergence of fixed and mobile services as well as telecommunication services, 

Assuming that the standardization process can be kicked off in the first quarter of 2010 the publication of the related ETSI standard(s) is expected in 2011. The first commercial NGH devices might then become available in 2013, as required for success in the market place.

In order to fulfill the NGH commercial requirements, the DVB Project is issuing a Call for Technologies. This call is intended to invite technology inputs that would facilitate an appropriate NGH physical layer on which a successful full NGH system could be built.

The responses to this CfT should be submitted by email (with subject line “DVB NGH contribution”) before the appropriate deadlines to the DVB Project Office: dvb@dvb.org. Documents should be provided in one of the following formats: MS‑Office Word (version 2003 or earlier), HTML or PDF.

Due date is 26 February 2010 24:00 CET