Book
Description

Get up to speed on this billion-dollar technology

IPTV Crash Course offers an accessible overview of this rapidly evolving technology
that is radically impacting the landscape of television distribution and broadcasting
services. This practical resource offers straightforward, easy-to-follow explanations
of the fundamentals of digital television as well as basic and advanced IPTV technology.
You’ll also find in-depth coverage of IP network client devices including hardware
and software, allowing for an enriched entertainment experience.

The Latest Innovations
This book delves into new advancements in the field, examining both the technological
layers of digital television and Internet service offerings, and how they are converging
to create new business models. Soon, the integration of television entertainment into
daily life will change, and IPTV Crash Course is an essential read for anyone interested
in this groundbreaking technology.

Full coverage of IPTV including:

• Overview of the Television Services Business
• IPTV System Architecture
• Digital Compression Process
• Digital Television Technology
• Digital Home Networking
• IP Client Device Architectures
• Copy Protection and Digital Rights Management
• IPTV Standardization Efforts

Credit:
IPTV Crash Course by Joseph W. Weber