IPTV set-top box IP-QAM

IP-QAM Box is a universal IPTV network access module. It operates as portable edge DVB-C modulator that retrieves DVB-over-Http type channels/programs from the streaming server of IPTV provider and translates them to the RF input of the TV Set or cable STB.

The device supports two control interfaces to provide user comfortable and convenient Live and On-Demand TV preview experience:

• The first one, IR receiver, allows simple switching of TV channels of IPTV provider play list. It is most convenient if TV Set RCU is used providing One Remote Control experience.
• The second one, Second Screen, lets the user to employ the mobile device for easy and comfortable discovery of TV programs, launching Live or On-demand streaming, getting program description or any other associated information from the provider site or Internet at the time a selected program is shown at the screen of the selected TV Set.

Multiscreen is another useful and convenient innovation. You can easily launch the program preview on the screen of any(all) TV Set(sets) in your home, pause the preview on one TV and resume on another or use the mobile screen to continue.

The device supports the function of automatic software update from the server of the IPTV network provider or the manufacturer's website.

Embedded scripting language makes it possible to use open API to extend the device adaptability in the provider's network.

The device is made in a compact size plastic case and is designed to be powered from the USB port of a TV or cable receiver.

Embedded WEB interface can be used to make individual settings such as network configuration, service provider URL or RCU adaptation.

Components

1. RF connector is used for connection to DVB-C input of TV Set or cable STB
2. RJ45 connector for Ethernet interconnect
3. Reset to default button
4. USB connector for power supply from TV Set or STB
5. IR receiver for RCU interface

Brief description of the main blocks

• 100Mbit Ethernet is used for Ethernet connection
• IR Receiver accepts commands from the remote control
• Aplication CPU for user Software operation and reception of TV programs from the IPTV provider network
• Secure Module is responsible for secure data exchange of IP>QAM and IPTV provider access control server
• DVB-C Modulator converts IPTV streams to DVB-C signal that can be easily received with cable STB or TV Set
• RF Up-Convertor shifts DVB-C signal to RF band (62 MHz)