IPTV
What is the IPTV? Internet Protocol Television— a digital television service is delivered using the Internet Protocol over a network infrastructure.
Architecture Two major forms: Free: require only an Internet connection and device Fee: Lower costs for operators and lower prices for users.
Protocols The primary protocols used for: Live TV— IGMP version 2 for connecting to a multicast stream( TV channel) VOD (Video on Demand)— RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol)
ADVANTAGES Interactivity VoD Better compression Triple Play Converged Services
Interactivity Viewing experience more interactive and personalized.
VOD To Permit a customer to browse an online movie catalogue To allow customer to watch trailers and to select the movie To start instantaneously on the customer’s TV or PC
Better compression More efficient compression Smaller file sizes Higher quality TV
Triple play Offer all three on one wire Telephony Data Video
Converged Services The opportunity for integration and convergence On-Screen Call ID Voice mail Anytime, anywhere access
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