
a proposal in Congress in 2002 that would have required all digital devices to include government-approved copy protection technology. Although supported by some copyright owners, it aroused considerable opposition and was not passed.
Industry Associations
Advanced Television Systems Committee
Sponsored by the Joint Committee on Intersociety Coordination. Members of the television and motion picture industry united to develop voluntary international standards in the area of advanced digital television systems.
Members: 55
Founded: 1983
Dues: organizational (maximum; based on annual gross revenues), $15,300 annual.