What is the IPTV?

Internet Protocol television (IPTV) is a system through which television services are delivered using the Internet protocol suite over a packet-switched network such as a LAN or the Internet, instead of being delivered through traditional terrestrial, satellite signal, and cable television formats.

 Unlike downloaded media, IPTV offers the ability to stream the media in smaller batches, directly from the source. As a result, a client media player can begin playing the data (such as a movie) before the entire file has been transmitted. This is known as streaming media.

IPTV services may be classified into three main groups:

Live television, with or without interactivity related to the current TV show;

Time-shifted television: catch-up TV (replays a TV show that was broadcast hours or days ago), start-over TV (replays the current TV show from its beginning);

Video on demand (VOD): browse a catalog of videos, not related to TV programming.

IPTV is distinguished from Internet television by its ongoing standardization process (e.g., European Telecommunications Standards Institute) and preferential deployment scenarios in subscriber-based telecommunications networks with high-speed access channels into end-user premises via set-top boxes or other customer-premises equipment.

How IPTV Works?

You must have a SMART box with your broadband connection, now it is like a virtual box that can be placed inside the home router, your TV set, computer and mobile phone. Just like in a restaurant a guest can order from the MENU or can take some pre bundled packages they want.

 The Operator receives content from broadcaster or content aggregator and producers, and converts it into the appropriate format to be distributed for on the demand or live consumption. Thus enable interactivity and value added services like online shopping. The operator utilizes the same network resources to deliver all the services to the user.

IPTV will be on the top of IMS enables multi-access and services blending. IMS provide the control frame work for IPTV. This enables the user for any screen of choice not only entertainment but also for communication and control of typical IPTV services for example reminder.

 IPTV also uses other technologies such as bandwidth management, media conversion and caching to provide and deliver the services with quality.

IPTV basic components:

Internet Protocol (IP): It identifies the format of packets and the addressing scheme. The internet protocol creates an effective connection between a destination and a source.

 IP gives you the chance to address a package of information and dive it into the system, as there is no direct link.

Television (TV): It identifies the medium of communication that operates all the way through the broadcast of pictures and sounds.

The impact of IPTV

Content: IPTV technology assures us to make it easier for the user and give more content on it.

Convergence: The use of an IP network will let only single applications to be run in excess of multiple end user devices. 

Interactivity: The joint nature of the IP network will enable an extraordinary communication among subscribers, content providers and service providers.

Features of IPTV technology

Authentification

Quality of services

Security

Lower cost

Wider Market

More Resources and Control on Terminal

More Versatility

IPTV can be viewed with stop, pause reverse and play functionality. In fact more then one shows can be watched at the same time according to your convince. This experience is not just limited to the living room; users can take it with them.