Streaming IP Media And Its Impact On The Digital Set-Top (2000)
By William E. Wall, Scientific-Atlanta Subscriber Sector
It’s now clear that packet-based communications — using the global MPEG transport standard for downstream video transport and IP for data transport and interactive communications — will be the fundamental enabler of multiple communications media (video, data and voice) by a single broadband delivery network. This combination of bandwidth and open technology gives cable operators an unmatched competitive advantage, creating a network which is, in essence, a giant ”hard drive” loaded with executable applications, all ready to be called at any time by any connected set top.
By clicking the "Download Paper" button, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions.