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IPTV Solution Overview
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RC IPTV Solution
R Consulting presents a new technological solution
for delivering of SD and HD IPTV service. The
advanced technologies and knowledge used by the
experienced R Consulting staff place the basis of
IPTV technology from new generation.
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RC IPTV Platform Modules
R Consulting IPTV application platform consists of:
 Stream Delivery Platform
 IPTV Middleware
 Content Delivery Sources
 Provisioning
 IPTV Proactive Monitoring
 CAS
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Modules of IPTV Platform
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Modules of IPTV Platform
The Stream Delivery Platform includes the following components:
 Unicast
 Multicast
 TCP/HTTP
 Access control
 DHCP support
 SNMP support
 Support of more than 4000 VLAN
 Fast channel zapping optimization
 Channel distribution
 Playback of SD and HD, MPEG-2 or h.264 encoded video content
 Playback of MPEG - Audio and Dolby Digital Audio (with Dolby Digital
audio bit-streaming via HDMI or S/PDIF)
 Support of multiple audio tracks and multiple subtitle streams (DVBSUB)
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Modules of IPTV Platform
IPTV Middleware characteristics:
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Low cost hardware
SD and HD Broadcasting
MPEG2, MPEG4 AVC/h264
SecureMedia DRM integration
Messaging from Operator to subscribers Function
Lua Scripting Support – integration of multiple different
information services with the platform (weather forecast,
lottery, horoscope, calendar, etc.)
Multi-language support
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Modules of IPTV Platform
Interactive user interface
 Settings - the end user is able to select preferred video
output and video format; to select from multiple zoom
factors: auto, normal, stretch and compromise;
between aspect ratio and subtitles, etc. , SD or HD
broadcasting choice, multi-language support, favorite
channels, parent control /locking channels/,
reordering of channels, choosing channel category
/i.e. Sports, Documentary, News, etc./
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Telco`s Functions
 Service Packaging tool – the Operator chooses subscription packages (i.e. Economy,
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Standard, Premium, etc.) and according to the chosen subscription plan, the user
receives a certain package with channels
EPG Content Management tool - it allows the Operator to import EPG media
content from different sources and publish it to STB subscribers
VoD Content Management tool - it allows the Operator to publish, categorize and
manage VoD content. For each item the system stores following information:
• Title
• Category
• Annotation
• Preview icons
• Trailer (if available)
Messaging – the system allows the Operator to send messages to the subscribers`
STB, i.e. delayed payment notifications, advertisements, information for STB
upgrades and other important messages
SDK for Middleware Customization (by order)
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IPTV Functionalities
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
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IPTV Functionalities
TV Program Reminder
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IPTV Functionalities
Information services /weather forecast, lottery results,
horoscope, etc./; Radio stations
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Content Delivery Sources
Picture-in-Picture (PiP)
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Content Delivery Sources
Video-on-Demand (VoD)
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Content Delivery Sources
Time Shifted TV
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Content Delivery Sources
NPVR
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Functions of IPTV Platform
Provisioning
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The Provisioning servers control the actual behavior of STB Middleware. They
provide the following:
Media Content for STB
Remote control and configuration of STB
Automatic STB Middleware Installs/Upgrades
Access Control
Channels List Control
Messaging
Remote control
Storing of individual user settings
Video catalogue and information services access
Support of multiple simultaneously made user orders, limited only by the servers`
hardware configuration
User rights management
Channels list, according to the subscriber plan of the user
Integration with IPTV Monitoring, Billing and other Middleware systems
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System functions (in Operator`s favor)
IPTV Monitoring
The main aim of the Monitoring system is to help for
finding and diagnostics of different in type and range
problems. Also to inform the Operator as soon as
possible about the causes of the problem, and if there
is an opportunity of overloading or exhausting the
capacity, to give information even before the event
happens. This helps for improving the service quality
and saves time and resources about determining
existing problems.
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System functions (in Operator`s favor)
IPTV Proactive Monitoring reports for the following:
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Restreamer information
Log information
Ping
Remote commands
Network quality
Service Availability statistics
STB Utilization
Events, as it supports standard syslog protocol;
Processor loading, memory, input-output subsystem, network interfaces;
Losses and reiterations in TCP/IP networks;
For MPEG-TS streams – tracking of counters and clocks, identifications change
(PID), loosing of audio paths or subtitles;
 IPTV receivers (STB) – problems with signal decryption and decompression;
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System Functions (in Operator`s favor)
SecureMedia DRM Encryptonite System(Digital
Rights protection system)
This system is used for prevention of unauthorized access
of third parties by protecting the media content. As the
services Internet access and IPTV are delivered by common
physical network, DRM Encryptonite guarantees that even
the encoded signal is caught, an external system can not
recreate the image and sound of any IPTV program. This
limits the missed opportunities for the Operator and keeps
the rights of the Media Content Provider.
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System Functions (in Operator`s favor)
DRM characteristics:
 Capacity – 5000 subscribers;
 Support of different formats and platforms;
 Opportunity for combination with strong SSL encryption for key
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exchange and soft encryption of the main stream with consistently
changing keys;
Opportunity for receiving rights from the Media Content Providers for
broadcasting of the most attractive TV and VoD programs;
Ultra light and effective client, who can be loaded on any STB and
allows secure broadcasting of media content to TV-sets, computers,
portable players and mobile phones;
Automatic configuration from the Provisioning server
Opportunity for sharing common server with Time Shifting and VoD
servers
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The benefits for the Users
 Big variety of services with added value and opportunities
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for choice from the user (TimeShifting, VoD, PiP, NPVR)
Time Shifting TV applicable only by IPTV
The end user device can be standard TV-set or monitor
The users are benefited by big number of alternatives for
watching TV
High quality of the service
Interactivity
The service and the devices (installation fees, monthly fees,
STB) are on reasonable price for the users. This presumes
low costs for acquiring the equipment and service.
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The benefits for the Operator
 Offering of high-technology service with high quality
 Increasing the market shares
 Increasing the profits
 Increasing the competitiveness
 Offering a variety of services with added value
 Reasonable costs investment
 Fast and easy integration with already developed
network infrastructure
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IPTV SCHEME
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More information
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