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How flexible are your consumer electronics designs?
Top-to-bottom CE platform solutions from Intel and its growing ecosystem of hardware and software
vendors provide the design, development and deployment options you need for IP video, voice and data
solutions that can help you compete more effectively.
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IP-digital set top box development is driven by service provider requirements
that can increase Average Revenue Per Unit (ARPU)
while meeting consumer demand for new digital media content and features.
In its basic configuration, the IP-digital set top box simply needs to decode
and render broadcast TV signals. For advanced configurations, an IP-digital set top box
can include a variety of multimedia-on-demand capabilities and services, digital
rights management (DRM), home networking, Web browsing and real-time voice over
(VoIP).
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EdgeStream* provides a software platform that enables broadcast VoD over public
broadband. The software utilizes standard players, formats and protocols to transport high
bit-rate video over the public Internet, from source to client, regardless of network
impairments and congestion, to enable users to experience uninterrupted
broadcast quality video streams.
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| Mediabolic* Applications Suite* |
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Mediabolic* offers the Mediabolic Applications Suite* for connected entertainment devices in
the home. The suite is a set of media applications that can be customized and re-branded
for each individual licensee. The Mediabolic applications share market-tested
graphical user interfaces optimized for TV screens or other displays, and are designed for
each manufacturer's branding and remote control requirements.
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| NetCentrex* |
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NetCentrex* delivers networking solutions and applications for Voice and Video
over IP (VoIP) that enable service providers to build converged networks. As part of the IPlay3*
Consortium, NetCentrex integrates its MyCall* consumer VoIP and video-telephony solution with a
broad range of IP-based multimedia services. Integration of the NetCentrex MyCall solution with
the IP-Digital Set Top Box based on Intel® architecture brings the advantages of VoIP
and IP telephony to consumers as part of an integrated package of IP voice, video and data services.
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| Sonic* Solutions |
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Sonic* Solutions AuthorScript* enables developers of CE devices to enhance their products
with optical media output, in addition to video and audio playback, encoding and transcoding.
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Service Provider Middleware integrates and manages the delivery of streaming content at both
the head-end and set top box client. This software typically controls capabilities such as media
asset management, billing and customized programming. At the head-end, the solution allows operators to
customize programming lineups, track billing and account information based upon delivery of customized
content, and update viewing rates. In the digital home, the IP-digital set top box can receive remote software
updates, communicate orders for on-demand content, and enable consumers to set up viewing profiles and
parental controls.
| Broadstream Bstream* |
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Broadstream Bstream* Middleware forms the link between broadband IP networks and consumers,
presenting service providers with the opportunity to protect existing subscribers, gain new ones and develop
additional revenue streams.
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| Microsoft TV* |
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The Microsoft TV* IPTV Edition* platform, part of the Microsoft .NET* environment, enables broadband operators to
deliver digital TV services using today's broadband technologies to complement voice and data services.
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| Myrio* |
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Myrio* Corporation provides middleware designed with flexibility and choice for service providers by
enabling the development of end-to-end middleware solutions supporting video standards independent of underlying
set top box operating systems.
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Retail Middleware provides the means to share, display and manage content seamlessly between consumer electronics
devices and PCs. These solutions are deployed on a variety of digital home consumer electronics devices, including
media servers, digital media adapters, digital TVs, PCs and set top boxes. This software enables the consumer to
display, organize and manage digital photos, music, video and other content shared among CE devices in the home,
including the ability to "virtualize" the storage and retrieval of digital content in the home regardless of where the
content is stored.
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Espial* provides modular IPTV application software designed to help service providers and set top box
manufacturers offer IPTV content, video on demand services and digital
media applications. Modularity and scale in the Espial* software gives service providers the ability
to tailor to consumer usage models, and can enable the development of new applications and services.
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| Mediabolic* |
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Mediabolic* provides an embedded software platform for interoperable consumer electronics products, PCs and PC
peripherals. Mediabolic middleware aggregates, organizes and distributes entertainment media within the home,
enabling consumers to enjoy digital media anywhere in the home.
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| Oregan Networks* |
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Oregan Networks* is a provider of embedded software for
convergent digital home entertainment devices, comprising a W3C
standards-compliant TV Web browser, broadband media client, and home
networking solutions. Oregan is a strong proponent of digital home
standards and a proud member of UPnP* Forum, Intel® Developer Network and
Digital Living Network Alliance*.
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| Multimedia Building Blocks |
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Multimedia building blocks perform specific functions, such as audio/video stream decoding,
and provide a framework for high-level applications and middleware, such as a Java* Virtual
Machine or embedded browser.
CODECs include audio/video encoders, audio/video decoders, file format readers, audio/video
demultiplexers and other filters and translators. As the IP-digital set-top box receives the IP stream,
the CODEC decodes the stream for display on the TV, supporting such CODEC technologies as
Windows* Media* Video, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 standards. CODEC providers can deploy the software
as part of a media framework provided on a particular operating system, or as part of a
software development kit (SDK) that can enable easy integration.
| Media Excel* |
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Media Excel* provides Java-based media compression and streaming solutions to address standards-based
(MPEG2/4, H.263/4) real-time encoding, decoding, streaming client-server and transcoding applications
for IP-DSTBs based on Intel® architecture and desktop multimedia designs.
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Java* Virtual Machines and embedded browsers - To ease the porting and interoperability of their software
to various consumer electronics devices, some vendors are architecting their applications in either Java or
as an application that can run within a ported embedded browser. To support this software structure,
third-party software companies have optimized and deployed Java Virtual Machines (JVMs) and embedded browser
technology, either discretely or as part of an OS, to Intel® architecture-based CE platforms.
| ANT* Software Limited |
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ANT* Software Limited is a provider of embedded application software and services for the
IPTV, broadband TV and consumer electronics market segment. ANT's combination of proven browser,
digital-media management and user interface software enables device manufacturers and TV operators
to present digital-content and services to end users via branded interfaces. ANT's products can be
integrated into many platforms and operating systems, providing content
presentation and control for a wide range of devices such as set top boxes, TVs, DVD players and
multimedia handhelds. ANT software is included in many commercial IPTV set top box deployments
around the globe, and has also been deployed in other products such as PVRs, home media players
and videophones. ANT's main products are ANT* Galio, ANT* Fresco and ANT* PurePlay.
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| BSQUARE* JEM-CE* Java* Solutions |
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BSQUARE* JEM-CE* Java* Solutions provide Java run-time support for Microsoft* Windows* CE
devices. They enable users to run standalone Java applications or browse Web sites that
contain Java content. Device makers and application developers can use JEM-CE* solutions during every stage
of development. JEM-CE* solutions include evaluations, runtime software development kits, certification,
licensing and technical support.
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| Espial Escape* Browser |
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Espial Escape* is a browser software developer kit (SDK) specifically built for embedded designs that can
be used to enable User Interface applications, walled garden content or full Internet access. Escape is
deployed on popular platforms and delivers added value to Intel® architecture-based consumer
electronics designs.
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| Microsoft* Windows Media* |
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Windows Media* enables the capture, edit, and play back of digital video and audio content based on Microsoft
(in addition to audio and video in other leading formats) using Windows Media*, Microsoft DirectShow* and other Microsoft
audio and video technologies.
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| Oregan* Media Browser |
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Oregan* Media Browser enables IP delivery of digital entertainment
content to CE devices and Consumer Premises Equipment, and facilitates
mobility of digital media within home networks. The integrated web-based
browser provides the functionality of a unified TV user interface for
converged media including Internet, IP-TV, VoD and home media as well as
home automation control.
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| Skelmir* CEE-J* Virtual Machine |
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Skelmir* are the makers of the CEE-J* family of virtual machines for hosting industry standard
middleware, browsers and other interactive Java applications on embedded devices. Learn more
about Skelmir's technology, graphical capabilities, compilers and expert
support.
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| Operating Systems and BIOS |
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Microsoft* Windows* CE 5.0 is designed to help extend the performance, reliability, quality and
ease of use of the Windows* CE operating system, while supporting adaptive device intelligence,
secure and seamless connectivity, and more immersive graphics and media experiences.
Microsoft* Windows* XP Embedded is an operating system optimized for embedded
applications including sophisticated consumer electronics devices.
Linux* is an open source software operating system that provides performance,
scalability and security for Intel platforms.
BIOS
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The EFI specification defines a new model for the interface between operating systems and platform
firmware. The interface consists of data tables that contain platform-related information, plus boot
and runtime service calls that are available to the operating system and its loader.
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| Intel® Integrator Toolkit |
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The Intel® Integrator Toolkit, available from Intel's Platform Architecture and Solutions Division, is a utility that helps
streamline and automate the manufacturing process while allowing replication of BIOS and customized system across multiple
systems.
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| Board Support Packages and Tools |
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Intel has announced the availability of a Microsoft* Windows* CE 5.0 Board Support Package for
the Intel® 830M4 Development Platform. The Board Support Package is a validated platform in the
Microsoft* Platform Builder Environment, an integrated development environment (IDE) for custom
embedded designs that includes the tools necessary to design, build, test and debug Windows*
CE-based applications. The Board Support Package includes the library of drivers needed to build
an image for applications designed for next-generation IP-Digital Set Top Boxes, Digital Media Recorders
and other consumer electronics client devices.
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| Intel® Architecture Development Platforms |
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The Intel® 854 Development Platform helps overcome design constraints for flexible IP-Digital Set Top
Boxes and Digital Media Recorder platforms based on the Intel® 854 chipset. The platform supports
512 MB of DDR 333 MHz memory and the 600 MHz ULV Intel® Celeron® M processor with 400 MHz front-size
bus in a low poser, fan-less design.
The Intel® 830M4 Development Platform helps accelerate CE product development based on the Intel®
830M4 chipset. When combined with BIOS, operating system and application software, this single-board
platform provides hardware and software developers with a validated platform for future IP-DSTB, Digital
Media Recorder, or other CE devices and software solutions.
The Intel® 815E Digital Set Top Box Reference Design consists of a single board computer, which when
combined with BIOS, O/S, and application software will function as an IP-VoD IP-digital set top box delivering
TV out. The board is designed to deliver the baseline features within a tight BOM target, but offer select
expandability options to meet specific customer requirements.
Third-party Development Platforms are available from leading Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs):
- Tatung* is using the Intel® architecture IP-Digital Set Top Box platform to develop
applications that meet the needs of highly differentiated customers. With years of
experience in hardware and software engineering, Tatung* also performs system
integration. By applying Intel® architecture, including the combination of Intel®
Celeron® processors and the Intel® 830M chipset, Tatung* is delivering its latest
generation of IP-Digital Set Top Box products for customers who demand quality, reliable performance
and high interoperability.
The Wyse* Technology IPV500* and IPV550* platforms, based on Intel®
architecture, are high-performance advanced digital broadband IP-Digital Set Top Box
platforms. They are designed for customers developing consumer
electronics/commercial products or introducing new IP-based services.
The Wyse* Technology advanced set top box platforms enable network operators to stream quality digital media from the Web or a local server to TVs or to
large-format displays in any environment and enjoy the security and
convenience of remote device management. Ideal for Video on Demand
applications, the Wyse* Technology IPV500 and IPV550 platforms will
support training, narrowcasting, or digital signage needs in any
environment, from hospital patient rooms to school classrooms to small
retail offices to kiosks on retail floors.
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| Intel® Silicon |
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Intel® processors and chipsets deliver flexible system-level performance, scalability and graphics
handling capability.
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The media processing performance, bandwidth and scalability of platforms based on Intel®
processors and chipsets provides support for today's applications with
the flexibility you need to deliver new services.
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Intel consumer electronics platforms provide the performance and flexibility that
broadband operators need to design,
develop and deploy new services that can help
enhance Average Revenue Per Unit (ARPU) based on emerging consumer usage models for the digital home.
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Thomson Video: learn first-hand why Thomson wanted Intel® architecture for its flexible new IP Digital Set Top Platform.
- High-bandwidth video (WMV - 76 MB)
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Look Inside the Box: download this audio-enabled presentation for a fact-filled overview of IP Digital Set Top Box design considerations.
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Plan to Attend Fall IDF: from San Francisco to Taipei and Shangai, Intel® Developer Forum conferences will include outstanding CE demos from Intel and leading vendors.
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