DAVIC AND INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA SERVICES

DAVIC is establishing the industry standard for end-to-end interoperab ility of broadcast and interactive digital audio-visual information. I ts published specifications, DAVIC 1.0-1.4, are backward compatible an d form the foundation for commercial interactive multimedia experience s. Each specification is market-driven and developed where possible in close synergy with the products and work in progress of other standar ds-developing organizations. In addition, DAVIC 1.3.1 has been submitt ed as a Draft International Standard to ISO/IEC JTC 1 in order to esta blish this industry specification as a recognized international standa rd and to contribute to the international standards community. DAVIC's future goals are clear, and significant progress is being made on ach ieving TV anytime/anywhere as the next stage to full interactive multi media services.