IPTV and Internet Video: Expanding the Reach of Television Broadcasting(paper)
暫譯: IPTV 與網路視頻：擴展電視廣播的觸及範圍

Description

IPTV and Internet Video clearly explains and demystifies the functions, markets, and future impact of this exploding technology. This book contains an overview of hardware, software, and Internet technologies, case studies, and covers a range of products and services. It is a guide to help leaders master the key trends and drivers transforming the world of broadcast television and the Web. Each piece of the puzzle is discussed in detail, from head ends, Web portals and VOD servers through advanced IP networks, DSLAMs and xDSL lines to viewers’ set-top boxes and multimedia PCs. You’ll get a working knowledge of IPTV, enabling both non-technical and technical professionals to accurately analyze the emerging technology and business opportunities. Written by two leading digital media experts with, each with 25 years technology development experience and global insight, this book also looks ahead to IPTV’s rapid deployment and future growth.

Table of contents

Chapter 1 - Why Use IP for Video?
Chapter 2 - IPTV vs. Internet Video
Chapter 3 - Business Models
Chapter 4 - IP - The Internet Protocol
Chapter 5 - Video Compression
Chapter 6 - Maintaining Video Integrity
Chapter 7 - IPTV Hardware Technologies
Chapter 8 - IPTV Software Technologies
Chapter 9 - Internet Video Technologies
Chapter 10 - The Future