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Understanding IPTV

Understanding IPTV

Understanding IPTV
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Understanding IPTV Hardback - 2006 - 1st Edition

by Gilbert Held

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Hardcover. Good. THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. Driven by a combination of technological improvements and commercial pressure, interest in IPTV services has increasingly grown. IPTV refers to the use of the Internet protocol required for delivery of television content. IPTV represents an emerging technology that could change the manner in which homes receive entertainment, personal computers operate, and people use cell phones. Beginning with a comprehensive introduction, this book examines concepts, applications, and possible impacts of IPTV. The book covers market drivers and developing IPTV infrastructure. It explains television concepts, including several popular compression standards, and considers the TCP/IP protocol suite. It also identifies so-called "last mile" solutions and details the operation and utilization of hardware and software components required to view television content delivered over different types of IP networks. The author addresses the industry players and alliances, providing an understanding of companies that are working with the technology. Concluding with examples of the use of IPTV, he illustrates the potential of this evolving technology. Exploring the current state of the IPTV market, business opportunities, and trial services worldwide.Hardback book in almost very good condition., bright, fresh, unmarked.xiii, 189 pages, including index. Size 24.2 x 16.2 x 1.6 cm. If you would like to browse the other computing books our shop has available online, please search for 'Henley Computing'.
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  • Title Understanding IPTV
  • Author Gilbert Held
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 0
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Auerbach Publications
  • Publication date October 25, 2006
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 413278
  • ISBN 9780849374159 / 0849374154
  • Weight 0.94 lbs (0.43 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.26 x 6.52 x 0.64 in (23.52 x 16.56 x 1.63 cm)
  • Category Computers - General Information
  • Library of Congress subjects Digital television, Multicasting (Computer networks)
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2006043033
  • Dewey Decimal Code 621.388
  • Quantity available 1

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Driven by a combination of technological improvements and commercial pressure, interest in IPTV services has increasingly grown. IPTV refers to the use of the Internet protocol required for delivery of television content. IPTV represents an emerging technology that could change the manner in which homes receive entertainment, personal computers operate, and people use cell phones. Beginning with a comprehensive introduction, Understanding IPTV examines concepts, applications, and possible impacts of IPTV. The book covers market drivers and developing IPTV infrastructure. It explains television concepts, including several popular compression standards, and considers the TCP/IP protocol suite. It also identifies so-called "last mile" solutions and details the operation and utilization of hardware and software components required to view television content delivered over different types of IP networks. The author addresses the industry players and alliances, providing an understanding of companies that are working with the technology. Concluding with examples of the use of IPTV, he illustrates the potential of this evolving technology. Exploring the current state of the IPTV market, business opportunities, and trial services worldwide, Understanding IPTV discusses the advantages that IPTV offers network operators and the new revenue streams that may emerge. It presents different IPTV technologies and the products that manufacturers are bringing to the market.

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  • Scitech Book News, 03/01/2007, Page 152

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