Abstract :
Today´s Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) is being offered and taking off, driving radical changes in the way telecom networks are designed. Future consumers will look for unique, personalized services through multiple devices, including the television. On demand content, Interactive TV, Video and voice communications, photo, music, and home video sharing, and online gaming, all delivered seamlessly, are a few examples of the services that consumers could receive. This requires innovative changes in the entire end-to- end service delivery architect, quality of service and customer management, reliability and security.
Keywords :
IP networks; digital television; interactive television; quality of service; transport protocols; IP networks; IPTV system; Internet Protocol television; customer management; end-to-end service delivery architect; quality of service; telecom networks; Delay effects; Digital video broadcasting; IPTV; Quality of service; Satellite broadcasting; Streaming media; Transform coding; US Department of Transportation; Video compression; Video on demand;