IPTV Multimedia Networks: Concepts, Development, and Design (Research Report series)

Addressing internet protocol television (IPTV) and multimedia networks, this guide identifies the differences between this novel, revolutionary technology and regular cable and satellite networks. It provides in-depth knowledge and design principles needed for IPTV delivery, along with relevant, vivid examples from more than 25 technological companies. This research report includes informative material and data compiled by the authors through hundreds of references. In addition, it introduces new technical concepts and business models obtained through many years of research in the area of coding that can be used in future IPTV systems and covers the basics of networking technology as well as the state-of-the-art networking architecture and middleware used in modern IPTV delivery.