See http://http://itv.grady.uga.edu/menu2c.html for my definition of
iTV. I need data to show to funding agencies what we know about
interactive television use globally today (the U.S. is far behind) and
forecast uses in the near future (10 years is a very long horizon). I
also need public domain ("free") examples of interactive television
research reports, static screen shots, and actual application and/or
application designs (e.g., video clips and/or Flash animations). So,
1. what plans are in the works in the U.S. among cable TV and
satellite TV operators to implement interactive television? 2. What
examples are there from around the world of working (if not also
successful) interactive television applications? 3. What public
forecasts are there which predict the market for interactive
television services in the United States? 4. What hardware and
software will be used in the U.S. to begin interactive television
services in cable and satellite TV homes? 5. What is already working
in Europe?

Hi Tvtomorrow,
I am not sure if this is off topic or not with regard to your question
but you ask for interactivity examples: http://www.newzviewz.com/
Without wishing to appear to be spamming, I am UK based and I
reasonably frequently vote for the articles and presenters and watch
the videos, (Liveshow = 2am for me so thats a no no) however this is a
web based service.
This station appeals to me because it is small scale and comments made
during he show are more likely to be taken onboard. As ever the
problem becomes one of scaleability...  with country-wide networked
interactivity the common denominators have to be reduced to the levels
of 'polls' taken during the programs because the volume of data (of
conflicting viewpoints) being received by the transmitting station is
too great to be evaluated and incorporated.

You are very kind to send me this comment, thank you. The U.S. is
years behind the rest of the world, but that could work out to our
favor as we can pick and choose more established technologies.

Again, thank you very much.

Bruce Klopfenstein