Ericsson unveils video-on-demand TV solutions

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By Team Diginews4u ⋅ September 11, 2009 ⋅

Ericsson and Tandberg Television, part of the Ericsson Group, are set to launch a host of advanced solutions that will offer consumers the latest in video-on-demand (VOD) technology, including the option to move their viewing experience across various screens.

The solutions will be demonstrated and launched at the 2009 International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Ericsson has revealed the new products and demonstrations at IBC will include:

a) Device-aware back-office system for multiplatform TV: The OpenStream Digital Services Platform allows consumers to experience their VOD services on PCs, TVs and mobile devices, shifting the services between each screen. The system can also support VOD deployments with both MPEG 4 AVC-capable set-top boxes and legacy MPEG 2 set-top boxes.

b) VOD for digital terrestrial and satellite TV platforms: Any multichannel TV operator can now offer consumers on-demand services via a progressive download to their set-top box or direct to the TV.

c) VOD without a set-top box: A new VOD solution, based on CI+ or Open IPTV Forum standards, enables service operators to deliver on-demand services such as network-based time-shift services and targeted advertisements directly to the TV without a set-top box.

d) One-way VOD opens the door for on-demand services to all cable set-top boxes: The system is designed for cable operators who either have a one-way hybrid fibre-coaxial cable (HFC) network or have deployed one-way set-top boxes.

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