Common SetTop Box

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Common Set-Top Box

• MediaCorp Technologies Pte Ltd Kenneth Lee
• 29th Aug 2005

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Scope

• Introduction
• Components Features
• Evolution Trends
• What It Means To Have A Common STB
• QA

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What Is A Set-Top Box (STB)?

• External receiver or adaptor for DTV
• Facilitates the transition from analogue to
  digital

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Alternate Ways to Receive DTV
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Inside The STB
Source NDS Guide to Digital Set-To Boxes
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STB Block Diagram
Network Interface Module
Source www.xilinx.com
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Components of STB

• Hardware
• Power Supply
• Tuner
• Demodulator
• CPU
• Memory
• Media Processor
• Connectors Interfaces
• Return Channel
• Storage (optional)

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Connectors Interfaces
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Software Layers in STB
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Components of STB

• Software
• Operating System
• Device Drivers
• Middleware (APIs)
• Conditional Access
• Resident Applications

• Hardware
• Power Supply
• Tuner
• Demodulator
• CPU
• Memory
• Media Processor
• Connectors Interfaces
• Return Channel
• Storage

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Interactive Middleware (API)

• Proprietary

• Open

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Features of STB

• Remote Access
• Hi-Speed Interfaces
• RF Loop-Through/ Modulator
• Dual Tuners
• Supported Media Formats
• Time Shift Recording
• Broadband Connection
• Power Management
• Over-The-Air Software Upgrade

• Teletext Pass-Through
• Multilingual Audio/ Subtitles Selection
• Video Scaling
• OSD/Languages
• Customised Settings
• Signal Monitoring/ Diagnostics
• Conditional Access/ Parental Control
• Content Protection/ Copy Management

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Media Formats
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BT iPlayer

• Top Up TV (Pay TV)
• Seven-Day EPG
• Answerphone on TV
• Caller Log on TV
• Caller ID on TV
• SMS Text on TV
• Email on TV
• Internet on TV
• Home Networking
• USB Port
• Built-in Games
• Built-in Help

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STB Profiles
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Evolution of STB
From Set-Top Box to Super Set-Top Box
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Evolution of DTV Receivers
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Next-Gen STB

• Storage
• H.264/MPEG-4 AVC and/or VC-1(WMV)
• HDMI
• Content protection copy management
• DV/HDV support
• Transrating

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Services Applications

• EPG
• Video Email
• Messaging
• Web browsing
• Voice video telephony
• Video-On-Demand
• Interactive TV
• Interactive gaming

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STB Specifications Around The World
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What It Means To Have A Common STB

• Economies of scale
• Interoperability
• Accelerated growth
• Information sharing
• Business opportunities
• Foster ties among ASEAN broadcasters

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STB Profiles
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In Conclusion
Standard
Specifications
Features
Services
Business Plan
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QA

• Thank You For Your Attention!
• kennethl_at_mediacorptechnologies.com