Is IPTV technology the way to go or is it just plain old hype?
Here are 10 important facts and advantages about IPTV. Hopefully this information can help you decide whether or not you are ready for the IPTV revolution.
1. IPTV ( Internet protocol television ), is the 'new kid on the block' technology for transporting data information and Audio and Video (AV), across an IP based digital network. This could include LAN, internet, Ethernet or WAN. The addition of a set top box (STB) allows AV sources to be streamed across existing networks to TVs or PCs. IPTV can be one to many (Multicast) or one to one (Unicast).
2. According to recent research findings, at present 15.5 million people subscribe to IPTV services, 8.4 million of these subscribers are from Europe.
3. IPTV systems avoid interruption of critical networks by utilising a separate video LAN.
4. Due to the high bandwidth requirements of digital video IPTV requires broadband Internet connectivity. In theory, connecting to this high speed Internet would allow IPTV users far more control over their television programming and the ability to customize it to their individual preferences.
5. Free-view channels are delivered without the need for SAT or Terrestrial receivers.
6. Films, sport and local content can be added for all important additional revenue in hotels, or offered as a free service to a students.
7. It is predicted that there will be around 12.7 million IPTV users in the US by 2012, compared to the current 3.3 million subscribers,
8. AV sources can be streamed across existing networks to PCs or TVs with the addition of set top boxes (STB).
9. Problems that are common in analogue systems such as noise, ghosting, harmonics, reflections, cross modulation etc, are practically invisible in IPTV based networks.
10. IPTV systems have excellent storage facility and allow all programs to be later retrieved and viewed from the IPTV network.
A Novel Use of IPTV Technology
A classic example of how IPTV technology is being used in an increasingly ingenious number of ways, is with a luxurious, IP enabled bathroom television. These televisions are the ultimate in bathroom luxury, allowing the viewer safely to watch TV whilst soaking in a bath full of bubbles, or even taking a shower.
These water resistant televisions offer a user friendly solution to the hotels worldwide who are installing digital IPTV networks across their properties. It will no longer be necessary to hide STB's in the void behind the shower or bathroom wall and run a separate IR receiver, but instead deliver TV, Radio, VOD and other services by simply feeding an Ethernet cable into the rear of the screen.
How about that for technology put to great use!
Here are 10 important facts and advantages about IPTV. Hopefully this information can help you decide whether or not you are ready for the IPTV revolution.
1. IPTV ( Internet protocol television ), is the 'new kid on the block' technology for transporting data information and Audio and Video (AV), across an IP based digital network. This could include LAN, internet, Ethernet or WAN. The addition of a set top box (STB) allows AV sources to be streamed across existing networks to TVs or PCs. IPTV can be one to many (Multicast) or one to one (Unicast).
2. According to recent research findings, at present 15.5 million people subscribe to IPTV services, 8.4 million of these subscribers are from Europe.
3. IPTV systems avoid interruption of critical networks by utilising a separate video LAN.
4. Due to the high bandwidth requirements of digital video IPTV requires broadband Internet connectivity. In theory, connecting to this high speed Internet would allow IPTV users far more control over their television programming and the ability to customize it to their individual preferences.
5. Free-view channels are delivered without the need for SAT or Terrestrial receivers.
6. Films, sport and local content can be added for all important additional revenue in hotels, or offered as a free service to a students.
7. It is predicted that there will be around 12.7 million IPTV users in the US by 2012, compared to the current 3.3 million subscribers,
8. AV sources can be streamed across existing networks to PCs or TVs with the addition of set top boxes (STB).
9. Problems that are common in analogue systems such as noise, ghosting, harmonics, reflections, cross modulation etc, are practically invisible in IPTV based networks.
10. IPTV systems have excellent storage facility and allow all programs to be later retrieved and viewed from the IPTV network.
A Novel Use of IPTV Technology
A classic example of how IPTV technology is being used in an increasingly ingenious number of ways, is with a luxurious, IP enabled bathroom television. These televisions are the ultimate in bathroom luxury, allowing the viewer safely to watch TV whilst soaking in a bath full of bubbles, or even taking a shower.
These water resistant televisions offer a user friendly solution to the hotels worldwide who are installing digital IPTV networks across their properties. It will no longer be necessary to hide STB's in the void behind the shower or bathroom wall and run a separate IR receiver, but instead deliver TV, Radio, VOD and other services by simply feeding an Ethernet cable into the rear of the screen.
How about that for technology put to great use!
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