IPTV Middleware. for multi-device applications. Set-top boxes, tablets, smartphones, connected TV s and desktops

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1 IPTV Middleware for multi-device applications Set-top boxes, tablets, smartphones, connected TV s and desktops

2 IPTV Universe Our IPTV Middleware is a scalable, feature-rich interactive TV platform that provides multimedia applications, which can be deployed in any LAN. It manages and provides common and personalized information services from any internal or external source. The platform is suitable for multi-screen applications (set-top-boxes, tablets, smartphones, connected TV s and desktops). The flexibility of our communication and content platform assures you a long term investment. It consists of different functionalities and allows administrators to create and manage different IPTV services. Furthermore IPTV universe has an open architecture which allows us to customize each local IPTV system in accordance with the requirements of the users. The platform combines: innovative state of the art software; devices for satellite, terrestrial and audi/video reception; internal or external content; other sources according to te customer s requirements.

3 IPTV Universe Platform Provider common & personalized services Service Provider IPTV Service, packages (internal & external content) Content Provider owns + sell content external (internal) IPTV Universe IPTV LOCAL SYSTEM preconfigured IPTV LOCAL SYSTEM preconfigured Platform Service Content Platform Service Content VOD EPG,... Local Content VOD EPG,... Local Content IPTV PORTAL IPTV PORTAL The Middleware platform consists of IPTV Portal [front-end] The IPTV Portal is the front-end of the IPTV system. The user interfaces do represent this part of the system. The portal can be customized according to the specific needs of the user. Not only the look and feel, but also the available services can be adapted. The IPTV Portal is suitable for TV, set-top box, desktop, smartphone and tablet applications. IPTV Administrator [back-end] The IPTV Administrator is the back-end of the IPTV system. Through this application the system administrator can control, monitor and manage the complete system. It presents the users the available services and opens opportunities for external providers. The IPTV Administrator runs on provided commodity hardware.

4 13 ZDF 14 3Sat 11 JimTV 12 Vitaya 9 BVN TV 10 2BE 7 NED 1 8 NED 2 IPTV Portal Program guide Channels Per theme Per language Navigate 15 WDR Köln Menu Exit OK Select Top Menu Start Instellingen KEY FEATURES 6 2BE 5 VIJFtv 4 VT4 3 VTM 2 Ketnet/Canvas 1 één 17:00 17:15 17:30 16:45 16:30 16:15 16:00 15:45 15:30 TODAY 16 Telesur Program guide Channels Per theme Per language IPTV Portal is the front-end of the IPTV system. It s the end-user section, where the IPTV middleware services can be consulted and activated. The portal is customizable upon customer requests, regarding look and feel, but also regarding the available services. TODAY 1 één 2 Ketnet/Canvas 3 VTM 4 VT4 5 VIJFtv 6 2BE 7 NED 1 8 NED 2 9 BVN TV 10 2BE 11 JimTV 12 Vitaya 13 ZDF 14 3Sat 15 WDR Köln 16 Telesur Navigate Menu Exit CAMERA RSS INFO HOME TV RADIO MOVIES 15:30 15:45 16:00 16:15 16:30 16:45 17:00 17:15 17:30 OK Select Top Menu Start Instellingen CAMERA RSS INFO HOME TV RADIO MOVIES

5 Navigate 15 WDR Köln 16 Telesur 13 ZDF 14 3Sat 11 JimTV 12 Vitaya 9 BVN TV 10 2BE 7 NED 1 8 NED 2 5 VIJFtv 6 2BE 3 VTM 4 VT4 1 één 2 Ketnet/Canvas Menu Exit OK Select Top Menu Start Instellingen 15:30 15:45 16:00 16:15 16:30 16:45 17:00 17:15 17:30 IPTV Portal CAMERA RSS INFO HOME TV RADIO MOVIES Program guide Channels Per theme Per language TODAY 1 één 2 Ketnet/Canvas 3 VTM 4 VT4 5 VIJFtv 6 2BE 7 NED 1 8 NED 2 9 BVN TV 10 2BE 11 JimTV 12 Vitaya 13 ZDF 14 3Sat 15 WDR Köln 16 Telesur 15:30 15:45 16:00 16:15 16:30 16:45 17:00 17:15 17:30 Navigate Menu Exit OK Select Top Menu Start Instellingen TODAY Program guide Channels Per theme Per language Live TV TV themes Teletext Live Radio Camera Camera Mosaic Live DVD Clock Display Wake Up Desktop on TV Information Portal Weather Info Games Messaging RSS INFO HOME TV RADIO MOVIES CAMERA RSS Customizable Homepage EPG Customer Bill Order Service External Communication Survey Video On Demand Music On Demand npvr Timeshift Digital Signage API

6 Live TV allows users to watch live SD and HD streams. The channel list gives an easy overview of the channels including a customizable description. TV themes allows you to classify the channels into different groups or themes. IPTV Portal Teletext enables users to consult teletext pages. Live Radio enables users to listen to live radio streams on the TV. Radio channels can be arranged per channel or per language. Camera The service allows viewing a direct camera stream on the TV. You want to see what s going on in your building? This is made possible by the camera service that allows people to access cameras from anywhere in the building through the network. If wanted, the camera can be accessed by anyone, but it is also possible to restrict the access of the camera to a selected group of people, e.g. your hotel staff... Camera Mosaic View multiple camera streams on the same screen in a mosaic. This is a handy feature when working with surveillance cameras. Several camera images on the same screen offers a nice overview of what is going on in the building. Live DVD Play a corporate video throughout the building or stream a movie for your customers? The DVD service is what you are looking for! Clock Display An analogue or digital clock on the screen, makes exprensive clocks for every room unnecessary. Wake up The users can set their wake-up call or time on the TV screen. Desktop on TV Connect a desktop to your network and stream anything you want from your desktop. The possibilities are endless. Stream a YouTube video, share your desktop screen for conferencing, play a corporate video Information Portal Create personalized information pages regarding your hospitality services. These pages are created and customized with a built-in web editor. Weather Info Our solutions provides accurate weather data thanks to an integrated weather forecast feed. Games We offer the user some free games like Sudoku, Snake, Hang Man. Messaging enables you to send messages to a device, locations, users or user groups. This service offers you an easy way to reach your customer with live information, special offers, emergency messages... RSS RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds are a simple way to keep up with the headlines. The service shows synoptic news items on a display. An Internet connection is required to implement live RSS feeds.

7 Customizable Homepage Customize the content of the homepage of your IPTV portal! Information, advertising, weather forecast EPG EPG or Electronic Program Guide allows viewers to get detailed information about the TV programs. Customer Bill Enable customers to view their billing information on the TV screen! This service is not linked to a PMS system. Order Service Give your customers the ability to order drinks, food and gifts. Or let them make a restaurant or a spa booking. IPTV Portal External Communication To make it as comfortable as possible for your guests, the external communication module allows them to send messages, video s and pictures directly to their room. Survey You want to have an overview of the quality of your service? This module gives you an opportunity to build a survey and to add it to the portal. Video On Demand Offer your viewers their favorite video content. Browse the catalogue, order and watch your movie within seconds. Several different providers each offer premium content to which you are free to choose from. Pay-per-view is included which provides an extra source of profit. Music On Demand Offer the best available music to your viewers. Compose your personalized playlists and swing away! npvr (network Personal Video Recorder) Live television programs can be captured and recorded. Instead of being tied to the strict broadcast schedule, anyone can record their favourite programs and replay them at their convenience. Timeshift Enable customers to pause and rewind live programs. Digital Signage Our Middleware lets you prepare content for one or more screens. With this feature you can use the system as a digital signage solution. Content can be assigned to one or more screens based on groups or physical structure. HLS Streaming Our IPTV streaming solution supports HTTP live streaming to deliver streams to tablets and smartphones. API is available. This makes integration with external applications possible. Technical support, adjustments our customization of our platform or API is done by us on project base.

8 IPTV Admin The IPTV Admin domain is the back-end of the IPTV universe. This is where the system administrator controls the complete system.

9 Role Based Administration Installation Monitoring Define custom user roles with specific rights. Access control is implemented through the grouping of users into logical categories and appointing the appropriate permissions to them. Making it possible for the users to manage and operate the Middleware application in an intuitive way. Device Management With the built-in tools one can monitor a system remotely. Different views give an immediate, complete and accurate overview of possible problems and the application provides quick and efficient ways to intervene. An ingenious alert system provides crucial notifications in many forms. IPTV Admin The Device Management enables or disables certain devices, it supplies to single or multiple devices the correct firmware. It allows you to send commands and verifies the status or properties of each one of them. The application allows remote management of enabled devices. The Device Management can serve as a basis for provisioning. Profile Management The Profile Management assures you a qualitative service by selecting the right user profile for your user. By using a treebased approach, you can group users into categories. This gives users the services, service packages, channels and channel packages they expect. Infrastructure Management This feature provides a tree-based approach to the management of devices in different locations. It reduces maintenance costs and allows you to centralize the management. Provisioning of Services This functionality monitors access rights and privileges. It gives you the possibility to create, maintain and deactivate services and service packages. By allocating these services to devices, locations, users or user groups, management maintenance and the billing is simplified. Provisioning of Channel Packages With the Provisioning of Channel Packages you can create bouquets of linear TV broadcasts or media streams. You can allocate the channel packages to devices, locations, users or user groups. Billing System This module performs multiple functions. It offers a way to bill the end user for consumed services in close collaboration with the provisioning and the ability to print invoicing details. Basic reporting can be customized to your needs. Pricing is easily managed. The Integration of 3rd party software is possible.

10 IPTV Applications APPLICATIONS Our IPTV solution can be tailored to fulfill the unique requirements of the hospitality and healthcare. Whether it s a hospital, a company, a service provider, a university, a guest house, a luxury hotel or a sports stadium, we can supply a complete range of tools. You will be able to offer your guests state of the art interactive entertainment.

11 IPTV Applications Hospitals Care Homes Retirement Homes Hotels Leisure Corporate Schools Colleges Shopping Malls Military Marine

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