GC Protronics, Inc
DTV Solution Provider for CATV, Terrestrial, and Satellite TV
IPTV P2P Solution
IPTV System Solution Proposal
1 General
This is an end-to-end solution specifically designed for employing multimedia services over an IP network. It can provide numerous broadband multimedia services such as live TV, Video on Demand (VoD), Near Video on Demand (NVoD), Time-Shifted Television (TSTV), and Network Personal Video Recording (NPVR). To meet the demands of IPTV services, broadband access technologies such as digital subscriber line (DSL), and fiber-to-the-x (FTTx), are supported.
2 IPTV Management Servers
IPTV management server including the following modules:
l Channel management
l Users management
l STB management
l User’s information statistics
2.1 Channel management
2.1.1 Channel configurations
Features:
Ø Channel information, including channel #, Channel name, cannel statue, etc.
Ø Adding a channel
Ø Channel configuration/revise
Ø Deleting a channel
Ø Release a channel, subscriber will only be able to watch IPTV program of all released channel
2.1.2 Channel packaging
Channel packaging allow operator to provide channels package service to
Subscribers.
Ø Channel package information
Include package #, package name, channels included, etc.
Ø Adding a package
Ø Revise a package to add or delete a channel of the package
Ø Delete a package
2.2 User management
Ø Unser’s account information
Ø Add an account
Ø Revise an account
Ø Delete an account
Ø Account authorization
2.3 STB management
Ø New STB registration: upload MAC address and S/N of STB into the system
Ø STB information checking, e.g. user’s name of a STB
Ø Editing STB information
Ø Delete a STB
Ø Assign a STB to an account (user)
2.4 Statistic information
Statistic user and channel information can be collected/complied according to
Requirement of customer, include, but not limited to:
Ø IP address of user, including number of active users, etc.
Ø User’s statistic information, include one user’s or a group or user’s information of
Times of watching specific channel, time length of each watching, etc. in a give
Period of time.
Ø Channel statistic information, including one channel’s and a group or channels
information of times of watching, user’s IP address, etc. in a given period of time.
3 IP-STB S-Box 8100
Overview
The S-Box8100 is an IP-based Set-Top Box supporting H.264 SD decoding. It offers enhanced capabilities for IPTV services including Multicast, VOD and Internet access.
The S-Box8100 enable Service Providers to deliver interactive multimedia services to end-users, thereby increasing the value of the operator's network, enabling operators to increase revenues, and reducing customer churn. It also provides subscriber with more flexible and personalized viewing experience.
Key Features
l Advanced H.264 / AVC Decoding
- Maximum bandwidth efficiencies
l Enhanced Video Quality
- Be capable of driving Standard Definition (SD)
displays
l Flexible Audio and Video Outputs
l Plug & Play, Simple Installation and Setup
l Support Macrovision Copy Protection
l Remote Management and Online Software
Upgrade
l Fully Compatible with Open International
Protocol
l Well-documented API, Easy Integration, Support Development of Applications
l Support a Wide Range of Video Server, Middleware and Content Protect Solutions
l Cost Optimized Technology and Design, Low Cost of Ownership
Specification of Set-Top-Box
Embedded Architecture
l Processor: Hi3560 – ARM9 with MPEG Decoder
270MHz
l Flash Memory:16MB
l DDRAM:128MB
l Operating System: Linux
Video
l Decoding Standards:
- H.264/AVC MP up to L3
l Video Form: PAL / NTSC
l Aspect Ratio: 4:3 and 16:9, auto format detection
l Out Definition:
- 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p
l Video Output: CVBS, S-Video
Audio
l Decoding Formats: MPEG (Layer1,2), MP3, AAC
l Volume Control: 32-level adjustable, mute
l Output Modes: Mono / Stereo
Protocols
l IP Protocol: IPv4
l Network Protocol: TCP/IP, HTTP, POP3, DHCP,
DNS, FTP, NTP, SSL, PPPoE, SNMP, SMTP
l Streaming Protocol:
- Multicast IPTV (IGMP)
- Video On Demand (RTSP/RSVP control)
- Microsoft Windows Media Server (RTSP)
l Transport Protocol: ISMA, TS over UDP, TS over
RTP
Interfaces
l Ethernet Interface: 1×10/100M Base-T, RJ45
l Video Output: 1xRCA for CVBS, 1xS-Video
l Audio Output: 2xRCA (L/R) for Stereo
l USB2.0 Hostx1
l IR Remote Control for TV and Set-top Functions
l Plug-top Power Supply (12V Power Adaptor)
OSD
l Video/Graphics Plane Multiple Layer
l Colour: 32-bit ARGB for video
l Alpha Blending: 256 level
l OSD Flicker Filter
l Picture-in-Graphics
l 2D Graphic Acceleration
Application Software
l Embedded Browser: HTML4.0, JavaScript 1.5
- Picture formats: GIF, JPEG, BMP, PNG, etc.
- Multi-Language support
l Work with variety of Video Server, Support VCR Control and Trick-play Function
l Support a range of Middleware and Content Protect Solutions
l Support for Multiple PID’s provided
l Support JavaScript-based Network Games
l Support Remote Configuration and Diagnosis
l Support Online Software Upgrade
Others
l Dimensions: 185×38.5×140 mm(W×H×D)
l Power Supply: External 12 V
l Power Consumption: <10 W
l Silent Operation: No Forced Air Cooling
l Approvals: CE