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IPTV STB Principle and OperationIPTV STB Principle and Operation

Contents

STB Introduction ZTE STB Features ZTE STB Features Future development

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STB Introduction

STB (Set Top Box): IPTV terminal device. Users get IPTV service from operator.

Bi-directional communication: Info transmission between network and users

Media conversion：Decodes the media and outputs it to displayer

Hardware Architecture

Media processing unit

CODEC

Media

Playing

InterfaceNetwork

Control unit

CPUControl interface

communication interface

Extension interface

•The STB hardware architecture includes Host CPU, Video/Audio Processor, Flash Memory, RAM and external interface module like Ethernet, USB, and A.V Out.

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Application

Live TV

VoD

TSTV Karaoke

Value-added service

Browsing

STB management

Application layerNPVR

NVoD

STB Software Platform

Middleware API

Media play & control

Middleware

Network management

DRM/CA

Resource management

JVM

Graph engine

Browser

Start-up and initialization

Authorization authentication

Middleware adapting layer

Download and upgrade

Gaming 3rd party application

Middleware layer

TVoD

Hardware

Operating systemTask management

CPU RAM FLASH

LAN/WLAN

VIDEO

UART IrDA SATA

AUDIO

DSP+ Driving program

Memory management Device management File system

Network protocol

Resource layer

USB

Hardware Chip

FlexibilityPC architecture

•PC architecturePowerful functionGood extensibilityHigh cost

DSP

SOC

High cost•DSP

Abundant function

Fairly good extensibility

Average cost

•ASIC

Customized

Function limitedCost

Function limited

Poor extensibility

Low cost

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STB Operating System

WinCE Embedded

Linux

VxWorks

Startup Slow Fairly fast Fast

Memory Big Fairly big Small

Application Fairly abundant

Abundant Average

Source code Close Open source Fairly closed

Cost High Low Fairly low

Contents

STB Introduction ZTE STB Features ZTE STB Features Future development

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ZTE STB Naming Rule

ZXV10 BN1N2N3X B: Box（Set-Top Box） N1:

6：H264 standard definition 7：H264 high definition 8：x86

N2: STB mode 0：single mode （IPTV） 2：dual mode （IP+DVB-C）

N3: functionsZXV10 B600

0: general functions 5: support video

communication X: postfix, for later extension

ZXV10 B600 V4C

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ZXV10 B600 V4C

ZXV10 B700 V2

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ZXV10 B700 V2 —SD Connection

ZXV10 B700 V2 —HD Connection

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Supporting remote network management by TR069, saving operating and maintaining cost of carrier.Supporting STB QoS Testing,

Supporting JVM, which is convenient for the carrier to do second developing in new games based on JVM.

ZTE STB Benefits for Carrier

S ti fl ibl d

Supporting STB QoS Testing,realizing Fast Failure orientation,Maximum optimizing network, Largely Decreasing CAPEX Enhancing Service Quality Strengthening competition capability.

Supporting advanced function such as LPVR, PIP, Video communication, subtitle/Close Caption

Good securitysupporting DRM.

S i STB iddl

Log function, monitoring STB running state in real time.

Supporting flexible and reliable Supporting flexible and reliable

large scale of software

upgrading

Supporting STB middleware structure with excellent opening,which has good interoperation with the third party.

pp glarge scale of software upgrading.

Holding browser core technology with self- made browser, with high compatibilityand fast customization.Supporting DHCP and PPPoE automatic recognition, which is convenient to access.

Embedded real-time operating system such as Linux

STB Software Platform

Middleware (interface)Shielding the difference between different hardware platform and operating system;

Satisfying the service requirement for cross platform and operating system;

Conveniently realizing the demand of new service customization and upgrade.

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POTS Phoneor VoIPNMS

Service: Data / Voice/ Video/ Future service

Wireless STB Solves Wiring Problem

Video Phone

WLANSet-Top Box

TV

Stereos

LANxDSL

IP NETWORK

IPTV

Softswitch

PDA

IP Phone

ATA

LAN

DSLAM

HGW300

WiFi/GSM

(WiFi/CDMA)

Handset

GSM/CDMA

Internet

Laptop

Set-Top Box

TV

Stereos

PC

Multiple STB access

HTML V4.0 or above, HTTP V1.1Java Script V1.4 or above, Supporting Cookie

Browser

JPEG,GIF,PNG,BMPTrue type FontTrue type FontSSL 3.0/2.0

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Configuration & query function

Version upgrade management

STB Network Management

management

Diagnosis testing

Performance monitoring function

Topology grouping management

Centralizing alarm

ZTE STB Features

Chip architecture: CPU+DSP Flexible and expansible

High media processing ability： High media processing ability： Supporting MPEG-4 and H.264

VCR-style operation： Easy-to-use, user-friendly. Reserved buttons for EPG service

Manageable and operable：SNMP protocol，telnet remote control, remote software upgrade Manual upgrade: serial line connects to STB and executes a

series of commands

Auto upgrade: auto-check version when startup. If yes, download automatically and upgrade

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Interface & Protocol in STB and IPTV Platform

VoD server EPG serverVersion management server

TFTP、HTTP

Broadband

access network

MAN

DSLAMBRAS

HTTP V1.1，HTML V4.0， Java

Streaming transport protocol:

g

Access protocol:DHCP/DHCP+/PPPoE

Multicast protocol: IGMP

V2.0

STBStreaming transport protocol: RTP/RTCP

Broadcasting control protocol:RTSP

STB Software Upgrade

Automatic upgrade During start-up, automatically check whether new

i i t If d l d t ti ll d thversion exists. If yes, download automatically and then upgrade

Manual upgrade Use serial line to connect with STB. Then execute

commands to upgrade.

Ukey upgrade Ukey upgrade During start-up, automatically check Ukey in USB port.

If new version is found, upgrade automatically.

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Contents

STB Introduction ZTE STB Features ZTE STB Features Future development

Future Development

VOD－Video On Demand

Live TV

Web surfingCyber gameVideo communicationNetwork surveillanceE-learning

TSTV－Time Shift TV

Service development drives STB development

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Future Development

Informational TV: VCR forward/backward Diversified STB：concentrate on specific

services and different target group (e.g., g g p ( g ,game, study, video communication)

Home media gateway：core of digital home multimedia and network applicationExpansible: suitable for service expansionModular design: customized for Modular design: customized for different user requirements

Conclusion

STB Introduction

ZTE STB Features ZTE STB Features

ZTE STB Service Flow

Future development

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