Not sure why a TV would need MHEG for the purpose of receiving content streamed over the Internet. I agree it makes good sense to include IP stacks in TVs these days, assuming the content will be made available (which is not a given here in the US anyway), but that's not what MHEG was intended to do, was it? Or is MHEG-IC just another name for the separate IP stack? Bert ---------------------------------------- http://www.dtg.org.uk/news/news.php?class=countries&subclass=0&id=3678 Freeview NZ adopts MHEG interaction channel for hybrid services Freeview NZ has adopted the MHEG Interaction Channel from D-book 6.1 allowing hybrid services to be provided on the platform. Freeview NZ has used MHEG since launch on both its satellite and digital terrestrial services. Tim Diprose, Technology Manager with Freeview NZ, says, "We believe hybrid IP and broadcast TV technology is the future and is also relevant right now. To have high bandwidth HD mainstream shows broadcast via DTT and niche, catch-up and other on-demand content delivered over IP really makes sense. The New Zealand government has announced plans to roll out ultra-fast broadband to 75 per cent of New Zealanders and this will further support these hybrid platforms and applications." The MHEG-IC gives access to streamed on-demand video content in addition to traditional text and graphics as well as the ability to support secure transactions. Diprose says, "By deploying the MHEG-IC we enable a more diverse range of viewing options available on the platform and therefore encourage more consumer uptake. It could enable viewers to easily and comfortably catch up on shows they've missed, watching on-demand on their TV in the lounge (not from their PC) retaining show/series loyalty and viewership, providing broadcasters with new revenue opportunities." DTG Staff 25.02.2010 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You can UNSUBSCRIBE from the OpenDTV list in two ways: - Using the UNSUBSCRIBE command in your user configuration settings at FreeLists.org - By sending a message to: opendtv-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line.