IPTV Rajesh
IPTV Rajesh
Outline
Introduction of IPTV Internet protocol History of IPTV Architecture Type of Service Differences Distribution
Introduction
What is IPTV?
IPTV is a system through which digital television service
is delivered using the Internet architecture and networking methods, instead of delivered through traditional radio frequency broadcast, satellite signal, and cable television formats IPTV and Internet TV IPTV delivered to TV set, not PC IP set-top box (STB) IPTV is provided by a few LARGE telecom providers Internet TV: anyone can create an endpoint and publish that on a global basis. (YouTube) They are competitors
Internet Protocol
Think of Internet Protocol as a language that devices use to communicate over a computer network. IP is not the same thing as the Internet. Rather, its the same language used by the Internet. IP technology allows information to be sent and received over any
TV format
SDTV
Has a resolution of 480 vertical lines and 720
horizontal lines
Standard HD
1080i (1920 x 1080).~ 720p.
Full HD
1080p (1920 x 1080).
In 1994, ABC's World News Now was the first television show to be broadcast over the Internet, using the CU-SeeMe videoconferencing software. 1995- Precept Software by Judith Estrin and Bill Carrico WFAA-TV in January, 1998 and KCTU-LP on January 10, 1998. In 2002, Sasktel was the second in Canada to commercially deploy Internet Protocol IP video over digital In 2006, AT&T
Architecture
Content sources IPTV service nodes Wide area distribution network Subscriber
Type of Service
IPTV broadcasting
Video time-shifting
Video on demand(VoD)
IPTV Service Provider streams channels to endusers. Streams a single broadcast TV channel to multiple clients simultaneously. IP multicast protocol is used
Video time-shifted
Broadcast Period is the actual time that program
is being broadcast to all users. Start Window is the time frame that subscribers can begin watching a program. View Window is the time frame that subscribers can view a program.
Video on demand
Provides library of digitally stored movies, shows
and other programs Users can select and instantly view the video Offers a freedom to customers. IP unicast protocol is used.
Way Difference?
IPTV enables two-way interactivity, versus a traditional, one-way cable or satellite broadcast network. The twoway IPTV network means viewers have more options to interact, personalize and control their viewing experience.
This lets you watch shows recorded from your DVR on any TV in the house. You can also connect gaming consoles, laptops and other devices to your home network using the Ethernet port on the back of your set-top box.
Conclusion
Advantages
Triple Play Interactivity VoD
Challenges
High bandwidth requirement
Being compared to traditional TV the gold
Still in the early stage, but an important factor in the video marketplace
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