Special Report IPTV@IBC2009
Multiple input modules, conditional With Appear TV, operators using IP
access descrambling and scrambling for video distribution can now
modules, and multiple output determine a redundancy,
modules have been developed for maintenance and repair strategy
the architecture, and MSOs can tailor appropriate for their operations, their
each system to their own customer base and services offered.
requirements through the selection of Our ‘Always On’ intelligent
different modules. redundancy software provides
As an example specific to MSOs seamless integration between
operating hybrid broadcast networks, broadcast equipment and IP
To address the new closest fit from a range of other
an Appear TV chassis can be networks. It presents a network with
requirements for
solutions. Most other benefits, such
equipped with different digital multiple sources from which it is
MSOs using hybrid
broadcast networks
as increased reliability, cost-
outputs; IP for streaming to IP possible to obtain the same service.
to reach effectiveness, space-saving and
networks, QAM output for insertion Should the service from one source
subscribers,
lowered power consumption, all
into cable networks to provide the be corrupted, the network can receive AppearTV
developed an
stem from this original modular
digital subscriber package, or an ASI the service from another source.
entirely new head-
design philosophy, which is
output for feeding to legacy networks Appear TVs redundancy is unique in
end solution built
upon a modular
employed across the whole of the
or edge equipment. being the only software solution in
architecture - the Appear TV product range.
Our systems can also be equipped the IP television market to take a
SC2000.
By constantly enabling new
with analogue outputs. To provide holistic view of operation and
functionality through plug-in
cable subscribers with the analogue network management. Redundancy
modules and by listening carefully
package, we offer baseband configurations are simplified and
to all our customers, this philosophy
analogue output and analogue output automated, and operational routines
means that an Appear TV customer’s
with RF upconversion. The baseband are significantly reduced.
investment is protected and the
output is also used for feeding re- For a full redundancy scenario,
operator has access to the exact
encoders for mobile TV networks, and identical Appear TV chassis can be
functionality it wants, exactly when
for feeding local monitors. configured to receive, process and
it’s required. This modular approach
Since introduction, the Appear TV stream identical services. In a typical
also enables the operator to control
SC2000 system has proved itself to deployment, a service is broadcast
all broadcast services using a
be developed to the highest from two locations.
common platform and through a
standards, and its flexibility, What Appear TV’s modular
single management interface,
manageability and high density has approach to design and manufacture
reducing integration issues,
led to the product being purchased by really means to our customers is that
providing more powerful and user-
many of the largest and smallest because they choose the elements of
friendly control and management
MSOs throughout Europe and the a solution, the product that they
and making it much simpler to
Middle East, and has deployments in purchase is designed specifically for
introduce new services.
every continent. their task, rather than being the
Panel chair: Monika Gadhammar, chair
marketing group, OIPF.
Formed two years ago, the Open
The Open IPTV Forum
IPTV Forum aims to deliver a plug and
play experience for end users. The
• IPTV Business Briefings - ‘Towards
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OIPF is currently working on Release
open standards for IPTV’ panel. Sat 12
Two of its IPTV Solution Specifications;
Sept 13.30-15.00.The Open IPTV Forum and the
these specifications are expected to
Panel chair: Monika Gadhammar, chairEuropean Broadcasting Union are
be completed by the first quarter of
marketing group, OIPF. both actively engaged in developing
2010. Key focuses in this include
The members of the Open IPTVspecifications based on open
interoperability testing and profiling.
Forum are working together on thestandards for the delivery of
The Open IPTV Forum will review the
development of open standards intelevision and video over Internet
lessons learned during the
recognition of the fact that combiningprotocols via both managed
development of release 1, published
the expertise of all involved will helpnetworks and the open Internet
Figure 2: OIPF
to streamline and accelerate(OTT). This session explores how IPTV
specification time
in January, and its aspirations for
line. Release Two.
deployments of IPTV technologies.operators, broadcasters and
Their aim is to take the nextconsumer electronics companies are
generation of IPTV into a mass marketresponding to the challenges
service and maximise the benefits ofinvolved. In practice this delicate
IPTV for consumers as well as theecosystem has yet to evolve, but the
industry. In this session the panellistsavailability of widely adopted open
representing all areas of the end tostandards will no doubt be crucial to
end IPTV value chain, will share theirits success. This joint session features
experiences with you. presentations from the OIPF and the
• ‘Open IPTV Forum creating the massEBU on the latest developments,
market for next generation IPTV’. Monfollowed by a panel discussion with
14 Sept 11.00-12.30.participants representing their
Presenter: Yun Chao Hu, chairmanrespective broadly-based
OIPF. memberships.
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