[opendtv] SI 8 day carousel
- From: prinyar.boon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2004 17:07:38 +0100
I have to agree with Dermot on this point. I'can't emphasis how importnat this
is. If it is the system that I think it is - it allows each STB or Display
manufacturer to create their own EPG based on the underlying SI information
which is agregated from the differnet broadcasters for each multiplex. They
retain control of their own look and feel.
This has been one of the holy grails for the last 6-8 years, and has been a
significant challenge to get the system up and running.
Prin
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Subject: [opendtv] Well, well, well; five years to match 1999 COFDM i
Author: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: 03/08/2004 17:31
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But perhaps the most significant development illustrating the chasm betwe=
en
ATSC and DVB in overall system integration (ie having a PSIP or SI system=
which actually works24x7x365 with all receivers and supports reliable OTA=
downloads) is the launch of a nationwide eight day EPG for Freeview
complete with local insertion capabilities for commercial and BBC
broadcasters last week. =
This supports the development of a full DTV PVR business model: my Pace
Twin DTT PVR box (now available for UK =A3229 on the web) has succesfull=
y
recorded programmes a week ahead using the extended DVB-SI scheduling
system which forms the backbone of the EPG for PVR boxes. More details on=
the front page of the dtg.org.uk web site this week. I expect this will
have the biggest impact on DTT in the UK as a viable subscription free PV=
R
business will emerge offering a challenge to Sky+ which remains a niche
high-end product.
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