The following is a list of technical papers presented at various broadcasting conferences and high-level meetings with educators, corporations and at industry gatherings.  
 

Members of the Postgraduate Wireless Telecommunications Class at Humber College in Toronto

with guest speaker, Michael Martin - April 2004

 
MICAN's President, Michael J Martin has presented more than sixty technical papers ranging from post-production to optical fibre to television management processes during the past 20 years.  Can we support your next conference with a presentation discussing emerging technologies or advanced practices?  Please call to discuss your needs at 416-287-3400.

 


Alternative to Classic ENG: Combining MPEG4 

and Unlicensed Spectrum for News Contribution Feeds

Keynote Address, Industry Canada, Ontario Regional ENG / SNG Meeting

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"Many thanks for attending the Information Session and making a presentation on a timely and equally interesting topic.  From my perspective, your presentation was exactly what I was looking for."

 

"It was not too technical, yet allowing everyone from various technical background to easily follow recent technology developments that may benefit certain aspects of their operations. Your positive thoughts on digitization were also appreciated."

 

"Once again, thanks a lot for your effort."

 

H. T. (Wayne) Ngo, P. Eng., 

Director of Engineering | Ontario Region |  Industry Canada | Government of Canada 


 

Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)

 

Open Forum “Ask the Expert” Evening Toronto, Ontario 2006
Next Generation Display Technology Toronto, Ontario 2004
NAB 2002 Wrap-up Review Toronto, Ontario 2002
NAB 2001 Wrap-up Review Toronto, Ontario 2001
Utilizing Specialized Optical Fibre Toronto, Ontario 1996
NAB 1996 Wrap-up Review Toronto, Ontario 1996
The Digital Super Highway Toronto, Ontario 1996
NAB 1995 Wrap-up Review Toronto, Ontario 1995
MPEG-II: A Digital Video Compression Discussion Ottawa, Ontario 1995
MPEG-II: A Digital Video Compression Discussion Toronto, Ontario 1995
An Overview of the new CTV Television Network Facilities at the Toronto Eaton Centre Toronto, Ontario 1994
NAB 1994 Wrap-up Review Toronto, Ontario 1994
The Digital Pathway Toronto, Ontario 1993
CompuServe for Broadcasters Toronto, Ontario 1993
NAB 1993 Wrap-up Review Toronto, Ontario 1993
The Internet as a Research Tool Toronto, Ontario 1991
Advanced Post-Production Switching Techniques Toronto, Ontario 1986
  
Western Association of Broadcast Engineers (WABE)

 

Transforming the Broadcast Landscape: Leveraging Analytical Tools to Sculpt Your Next Corporate Model Calgary, Alberta 2005
Broadcast-Grade Video and Audio over IP Vancouver, British Columbia 2004
Project Management for Broadcasters Edmonton, Alberta 2003
Fresh Approaches to Project Implementation Winnipeg, Manitoba 2001
Interactive Television Calgary, Alberta 2000
Digital Satellite News Gathering Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 1999
Packet Switching for Broadcast Video Calgary, Alberta 1997
Anatomy of a TVRO Edmonton, Alberta 1996
ENG Microwave Systems Regina, Saskatchewan 1995
Broadcast Signal Delivery and Distribution: A Hybrid Approach Winnipeg, Manitoba 1994
  
Central Canada Broadcast Engineers (CCBE)

 

Broadcast-Grade Video and Audio over IP Horseshoe Valley, Ontario 2004
Interactive Television Horseshoe Valley, Ontario 2000
ENG Microwave Systems Toronto, Ontario 1995
Broadcast Signal Delivery and Distribution: A Hybrid Approach Halifax, Nova Scotia 1994
Open Learning Agency: An Overview of the Knowledge Network Toronto, Ontario 1991
  
Canadian Satellite Users Association (CSUA)
Digital Asset Management 101 Toronto, Ontario 2005
VSAT - Future Technology or GEOs, LEOs, MEOs Toronto, Ontario 2000
Satellite Uplink Designs Toronto, Ontario 1994
Media Connectivity - A Hybrid Approach Toronto, Ontario 1994
 
Communication Technology Workshops

Advanced Digital Video Surveillance Technology Workshop Aruba, Netherlands Antilles 2005
Advanced Digital Video Surveillance Technology Workshop Curacao, Netherlands Antilles 2005

Advanced Digital Video Surveillance Technology Workshop

Supporting a presentation by Dr. Chiao-Fe Shu

Montreal, Quebec 2005
Advanced Digital Video Surveillance Technology Workshop Toronto, Ontario 2005

Digital Media Strategy and Online Education Technology Workshop

Part of a four person team of subject matter experts

University of Guelph

Guelph, Ontario 2005

Security and Digital Video Survellance

Digital Video Surveillance Business Case

Security & Privacy Conference 2006

Synergies in an e-Society

Victoria, British Columbia 2006

CCTV Solutions for Tomorrow

“Chalk Talk” GTA Policing and Security Organizations

Rogers Centre

Toronto, Ontario 2005

 

Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions

Practical RF Transport of Data Traffic

Humber College

Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Postgraduate Wireless Telecommunications Program

Presented to approximately 15 people

Toronto, Ontario 2004

Practical RF Transport of Data Traffic

George Brown City College

3rd Year Students - IT Program

Presented to approximately 30 people

Toronto, Ontario 2003

Practical Satellite Implementations

George Brown City College

Post-degree Wireless Program

Presented to approximately 30 people

Toronto, Ontario 2003

Alumnus of Distinction Award Speech

Centennial College - 2003 Convocation

Presented to approximately 3,000 people

Toronto, Ontario 2003

Entering the Broadcast Workplace 

Seneca College - 2nd / 3rd Year Students

Presented to approximately 150 people

Toronto, Ontario 1998

Entering the Broadcast Workplace 

Mohawk College - 3rd Year Students

Presented to approximately 30 people

Hamilton, Ontario 1996

  

Significant Corporate and Industry Presentations

Beyond COFDM

Keynote Address

Industry Canada 

Ontario Regional ENG / SNG Meeting

Toronto, Ontario 2005

A Digital Video Surveillance Framework for a Power Distribution Utility

Hydro Quebec

Montreal, Quebec 2005

Alternative to Classic ENG: Combining MPEG4 and Unlicensed Spectrum for News Contribution Feeds

Keynote Address

Industry Canada 

Ontario Regional ENG / SNG Meeting

Toronto, Ontario 2004

MPEG-4 Technical Tutorial and Application Overview

CFTO-TV / CTV Television

Toronto, Ontario 2004

MPEG-4 Technical Tutorial and Application Overview

CIVT-TV / CTV Television

Vancouver, British Columbia 2004

MPEG-4 Technical Tutorial and Application Overview

Mine Radio Systems

Stouffville, Ontario 2004

MPEG-4 Technical Tutorial and Application Overview

Global Television Network

Vancouver, British Columbia 2004

MPEG-4 Technical Tutorial and Application Overview

Bell Canada

Montreal, Quebec 2004

Strategic Reinvention: A Plan for Growth

Cygnal Technologies Corporation

Toronto, Ontario 2003

Intellectual Property in a Broadcast Supply Business

Cygnal Technologies Corporation

Toronto, Ontario 2002

Wireless 101 Tutorial

Comlink Systems Limited

Toronto, Ontario 2002

How to Sell Projects

Comlink Systems Limited

Toronto, Ontario 2001

Branding Technologies

Cygnal Technologies Corporation

Toronto, Ontario 2001

WIC

Connexus

LMCS Networks - Status Monitoring and Control Topologies

WIC Connexus

Toronto, Ontario 1997

Richard Johnson

President, Centennial College

Michael Martin

2003 Alumnus of Distinction Honouree

Centennial College - 2003 Convocation