Understanding IPTV

Gilbert Held (4-Degree Consulting, Macon, Georgia, USA), Steve Hotham, Mark Newman

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English

Auerbach
25 October 2006

Television technology; WAP (wireless) technology

Series: Informa Telecoms & Media

"Driven by a combination of technological improvements and commercial pressure, interest in IPTV services has increasingly grown. IPTV refers to the use of the Internet protocol required for delivery of television content. IPTV represents an emerging technology that could change the manner in which homes receive entertainment, personal computers operate, and people use cell phones.

Beginning with a comprehensive introduction, Understanding IPTV examines concepts, applications, and possible impacts of IPTV. The book covers market drivers and developing IPTV infrastructure. It explains television concepts, including several popular compression standards, and considers the TCP/IP protocol suite. It also identifies so-called ""last mile"" solutions and details the operation and utilization of hardware and software components required to view television content delivered over different types of IP networks. The author addresses the industry players and alliances, providing an understanding of companies that are working with the technology. Concluding with examples of the use of IPTV, he illustrates the potential of this evolving technology. Exploring the current state of the IPTV market, business opportunities, and trial services worldwide, Understanding IPTV discusses the advantages that IPTV offers network operators and the new revenue streams that may emerge. It presents different IPTV technologies and the products that manufacturers are bringing to the market."

By: Gilbert Held (4-Degree Consulting Macon Georgia USA)
Contributions by: Steve Hotham
Series edited by: Mark Newman
Imprint: Auerbach
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 1.560kg
ISBN: 9780849374159
ISBN 10: 0849374154
Series: Informa Telecoms & Media
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 25 October 2006
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gilbert Held

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