Author :
Adams, M. ; Dulchinos, D.
fDate :
6/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The OpenCable initiative defines a structured approach to standardizing and opening up cable networks from their original proprietary roots. We review the primary drivers for OpenCable and discuss the functional requirements for OpenCable systems. OpenCable defines a number of key components (the OpenCable set-top and the point of deployment (POD) security module) and interfaces (at the head-end, at the network edge, and within the home environment). These are described along with the consensus-building OpenCable process used to define a set of industry standards for modern cable television networks.
Keywords :
broadband networks; cable television; standardisation; telecommunication security; telecommunication standards; television networks; Cable Television Laboratories; CableLabs; OpenCable; POD security module; broadband cable networks; cable networks standardisation; cable television networks; head-end; home environment; industry standard; interfaces; network edge; point of deployment module; reference model; set-top; Application software; Cable TV; Digital TV; Hardware; Indium tin oxide; Laboratories; Microcomputers; Network interfaces; Web server;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
