DocumentCode
1268483
Title
A future switched video system
Author
Gunter, John R.
Author_Institution
BellSouth Corp., Atlanta, GA, USA
Volume
1
Issue
1
fYear
1990
Firstpage
66
Lastpage
72
Abstract
A future integrated broadband network that can deliver video to the home is discussed. The data component of the network is not addressed; the focus is on the transport, distribution, and switching of video services. The impact of advancing technologies, changing economics, and dynamic market forces on the network´s development is considered. The system is envisioned for the year 2000 and beyond. Although digital distribution of video to the home is technically possible today, it is not yet economically feasible. The benefits such a system offers to the consumer are examined.<>
Keywords
broadband networks; cable television; economics; optical links; technological forecasting; CATV; cable television; digital distribution; economics; fibre optic systems; future developments; integrated broadband network; switched video system; video distribution; video switching; video transport; Computer graphics; Consumer electronics; HDTV; Microcomputers; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; TV; Telecommunication switching; Telephony;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
LCS, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1045-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/73.80369
Filename
80369
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