Understanding IPTV

Course details

Television signals, are normally relayed through satellite transponders, which can be received at any location with the help of a simple dish antenna. Over the years, the Telcos have deployed a country-wide TV distribution network that not only helps Telco's to provide the service to authorized subscribers but also ensure a better quality of the signal. The Cable TV (CATV) network transports the Radio Frequency signals to user equipment through a combination of Fiber and Coaxial media, but with the emergence of IP protocol it is now transported through a fiber media, by first converting the RF signals into IP streams. This course will focus on the transmission methodology and a detailed understanding of the functional elements used in the network.

Expected Accomplishments

Ability to:

• Understand the meaning of IPTV, its service features and the business models which are being deployed.
• Identify the main network requirements and components.
• Discuss the market trends in relation to IPTV.
• Describe the functions and features of Set Top Boxes for IPTV.
• List the features of the protocols and signal formats used for IPTV.
• Appreciate how IP multicast routing works.
• Understand a range of digital TV standards.
• Explain technically the architecture and operation of IPTV systems.

Course Outllne

Introduction to IPTV

• The Concepts of Triple Play Networks, IPTV Features and Applications

IPTV Architecture

• IPTV System Architecture, TV Head-End, Core Network Elements, Access Network Elements, Customer Premises Equipment Design

IPTV Standards ft Protocols

• ITU-T/MPEG Standards, Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP), Real-Time Protocol (RTP), Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP).

IPTV Delivery Methods

• Broadband /Access Technologies, DSL vs PON, Wireless Broadband Solutions.

IPTV Subscriber Services

• IPTV Basic Services, Value Added Services.