IPTV crash course

IPTV Crash Course offers an accessible overview of the breakthrough technology that is beginning to radically alter the landscape of television distribution and broadcasting services. Internet Protocol Television Services is the convergence of Internet and digital video technology, enabling viewers to watch programs and videos while being able to send and receive e-mail or text messages. This book explains the fundamentals of IPTV and explores how the business models of service carriers will change, making this an essential read for anyone interested in this revolutionary technology.

Chapter 1. The Technology of Digital Television. Chapter 2. The Advantages of Being Digital. Chapter 3. The Technology of Internet Protocol Networks. Chapter 4. The IPTV System Model. Chapter 5. IPTV in the Home. Chapter 6. How IPTV Changes the Business of Television. Chapter 7. Copy Protection and DRM. Chapter 8. IPTV Standards Efforts. Chapter 9. The Future: The Same Old TV?