Mobile TV demonstrates to be one of the fastest growing new applications for mobile network operators. However, the delivery of the world's number one mass entertainment medium to mobile devices poses numerous problems. Mobile networks, both traditional as GPRS and 3G, as well as newly developed such as 3.5G or WiMax have been built for one-to-one services and as such are incapable to scale to enable the delivery of content to a mass audience. For Mobile TV to be a reality, operators must turn towards proven broadcast networks which have been specifically designed to deliver mass content.
The use of broadcast infrastructure to complement mobile networks will enable a new range of revenue generating services for mobile operators including TV. Furthermore the use of these existing broadcast networks ensures that investment remains limited and roll out is accelerated.
UDcast is heavily involved in this market, notably through close partnerships with the key telecommunication and broadcasting industry players, IPDC/BMCO forum, DVB Forum, WiMAX forum and ETSI, looking at the utilisation of broadcast networks for the delivery of content to mobile handheld devices. To address a number of issues related to the use of broadcast networks, such as handheld power consumption, mobile and indoor reception, the DVB-H standard has been developed and is now helping to drive IPTV to the mobile developments.
The centerpiece in the end-to-end solution for the datacasting of TV over DVB-H and DVB-SH networks and present in great majority of current DVB-H and DVB-SH trials and deployments, UDcast's DVB-H and DVB-SH standard compliant IPE enables the encapsulation of video and audio sources and their multicasting over the broadcast network to handheld devices. The IPE is the interface between the broadcast IP source and the network distributing the content.
UDcast's IPE-Manager contains network element management features including group management, broadcast scheduling, software upgrades which considerably facilitates the roll out of large DVB-H and DVB-SH networks and the implementation of Mobile TV services. The IPE-Manager addresses the problem of efficient control of the tens or hundreds of IPEs, iSplicers and Modulators distributed throughout the DVB-H or DVB-SH system.
The state-of-the-art test reception equipment dedicated for Mobile TV network monitoring and validation of compliance with DVB-H/T standards, as well as real-time signal analyzing (GOLDENAGLE). Ensures perfect quality of the digital TV services, and reduces network maintenance costs.
The state-of-the-art test reception equipment dedicated for Mobile TV network monitoring and validation of compliance with DVB-H/T standards.. Ensures perfect quality of the digital TV services, and reduces network maintenance costs.
The DVB-H NAVIGATOR has been designed to perform mobile measurement campaigns for DVB-H and DVB-T networks. This portable equipment can be used either when moving in a vehicle, by a pedestrian or stationary indoor or outdoor.
The ultimate network control solution for comprehensive remote monitoring of Mobile TV and all other broadcast networks. The Broadcast Manager communicates with multiple distant monitoring probes (GOLDENEAGLE, SILVER) spread throughout the network. In the event of problem the operator is quickly notified, and the diagnostic functions enable rapid isolation and correction of the fault.
The Network Adapter and Splicer enabling distribution of DVB-H, DVB-SH and DVB-T signal via satellite or IP links directly to transmitters. Provides network adaptation and synchronous splicing of the TV content, enabling broadcasting of local content and addressable advertising on SFN and MFN networks. It may serve as a basic Network Adapter for ASI over IP distribution, or offer up to 80-90% reduction of local content distribution costs.