Interactivity: An Essential Element for Broadcasting on the Information Superhighway

Kenneth P. Davies is currently a senior consultant for the Office of the Senior Director of Engineering at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and has just completed a four-year term as SMPTE Engineering Vice-President. A graduate of McGill University in Montreal with an honors degree in communications, Davies has been involved in many aspects of radio and television broadcasting during his career at CFCF-TV, Canadian Marconi, Central Dynamics, and since 1977, at the Engineering Headquarters of the CBC. Much of his work has focused on advanced production systems, graphics and digital processing, and more recently, HDTV and the evolution of digital broadcasting. In his current position Davies is responsible for the development and introduction of new technologies into CBC production, distribution, and broadcasting activities, in addition to the CBC's representation in the development of technical standards, regulations, and recommendations. He chairs the Canadian Committee for ITU-R Study Group 11 and the ITU-R Task Group 11/1 (HDTV production) and also participates in a number of international committees dealing with advanced TV technology.