This article discusses how connected home devices showcased at CES will drive increased bandwidth demand. Ultra-HD TVs with 4x the resolution of HD require around 20 Mbps bandwidth for streaming video. Phablets and other multi-screen devices encourage more simultaneous video viewing. Home monitoring systems allow remote control of devices like thermostats and lights via smartphones. LTE and cloud services may provide home broadband and media storage. The growing number of connected gadgets complicates home network management.
The key trends from CES 2012 included the continued growth of 3D TV technology, with passive 3D that doesn't require glasses showing promise. Smart TVs are becoming more intelligent and connected to other devices, allowing a more integrated experience across different platforms. Automakers are working to make driving more connected and enjoyable through concepts like Ford's Evos car. Competition in the ultraportable laptop market is increasing with many manufacturers introducing alternatives to the dominant MacBook Air. 3D printing technology is moving closer to consumers with products like Cubify that allow printing designs at home.
Digital In A Downturn Broadcast Asia2009 Finasfstine
End of days for TV? Following an opportunity to particpate in BroadcastAsia last week here in Singapore, I took a gander on making a few predictions on what was in store for Asia given trends in television and the onset of online, interactive alternatives:
1) Asia will leverage its broadband roll-out in order to be among the world’s first in delivering new video-telecom, e-government, and energy-management services
2) A new breed of interactive programming that combines gaming with television-style drama will dominate the Korean and Japanese entertainment landscape
3) China will struggle with these changes; intermittently clamping down then opening up, before the real revolution in digital media takes off
4) Indian software developers will unfurl new concepts in virtual (re: “cloud”) computing that lead to server and network optimization and higher levels of operational efficiency
5) Asian broadcast & cable operators will be vying for a place alongside the telecommunications’ companies who start offering bundled voice, broadband and interactive entertainment services
Saiful hidayat strengthening cooperation in ict research & development best...Saiful Hidayat
The document discusses research and development in information and communication technologies and how market trends are driving convergence across different areas. It explores key areas for ICT research and development as well as new approaches to market research. Examples of best practices from Telkom's research and development activities are also presented.
This document summarizes the services provided by Influxis Media, a subsidiary of Influxis focused on live interactive reality web content, interactive TV solutions, and interactive marketing services. They produce original live interactive reality shows where viewers can influence the outcome in real-time. They also provide custom second screen apps for TV shows to engage viewers. Additionally, they help brands create interactive marketing campaigns on the web through unique ideas and end-to-end solutions. Their expertise is in merging creativity and cutting-edge technology.
The document discusses the evolution of the new media value chain. It describes how media distribution has transformed from a few traditional channels to ubiquity across many platforms and devices. Specifically, it outlines three waves of this evolution: 1) the digitalization of homes and multi-channel TV, 2) the rise of broadband enabling online content, and 3) the growth of mobile media consumption. This has led to an increasingly complex audiovisual content marketplace with many new players and distribution models emerging along the value chain.
This document discusses the rise of location-based services enabled by smartphones and other portable devices. It outlines how these services allow users to share their location and experiences in real-time within social networks. Three leading location-based social platforms - Foursquare, Gowalla and Brightkite - are profiled. The implications of precise user location data and growing mobile internet adoption are that location-based services have huge potential for advertising, content and commerce.
The document provides an overview of advertising and marketing opportunities for brands using the iPad and other tablet devices. Some of the key points covered include:
- Display advertising is seen as the biggest opportunity for advertisers on tablets due to the ability to deliver powerful brand messages directly into consumers' hands. Many advertisers are creating interactive and animated ads that take advantage of the touchscreen.
- Search, email, social media, video, websites and apps all provide similar marketing opportunities on tablets as they do online and on smartphones. This allows brands to extend existing campaigns.
- Specific opportunities mentioned include interactive display ads within magazine and newspaper apps, video ads around online video content, branded apps, search engine marketing, email
The key trends from CES 2012 included the continued growth of 3D TV technology, with passive 3D that doesn't require glasses showing promise. Smart TVs are becoming more intelligent and connected to other devices, allowing a more integrated experience across different platforms. Automakers are working to make driving more connected and enjoyable through concepts like Ford's Evos car. Competition in the ultraportable laptop market is increasing with many manufacturers introducing alternatives to the dominant MacBook Air. 3D printing technology is moving closer to consumers with products like Cubify that allow printing designs at home.
Digital In A Downturn Broadcast Asia2009 Finasfstine
End of days for TV? Following an opportunity to particpate in BroadcastAsia last week here in Singapore, I took a gander on making a few predictions on what was in store for Asia given trends in television and the onset of online, interactive alternatives:
1) Asia will leverage its broadband roll-out in order to be among the world’s first in delivering new video-telecom, e-government, and energy-management services
2) A new breed of interactive programming that combines gaming with television-style drama will dominate the Korean and Japanese entertainment landscape
3) China will struggle with these changes; intermittently clamping down then opening up, before the real revolution in digital media takes off
4) Indian software developers will unfurl new concepts in virtual (re: “cloud”) computing that lead to server and network optimization and higher levels of operational efficiency
5) Asian broadcast & cable operators will be vying for a place alongside the telecommunications’ companies who start offering bundled voice, broadband and interactive entertainment services
Saiful hidayat strengthening cooperation in ict research & development best...Saiful Hidayat
The document discusses research and development in information and communication technologies and how market trends are driving convergence across different areas. It explores key areas for ICT research and development as well as new approaches to market research. Examples of best practices from Telkom's research and development activities are also presented.
This document summarizes the services provided by Influxis Media, a subsidiary of Influxis focused on live interactive reality web content, interactive TV solutions, and interactive marketing services. They produce original live interactive reality shows where viewers can influence the outcome in real-time. They also provide custom second screen apps for TV shows to engage viewers. Additionally, they help brands create interactive marketing campaigns on the web through unique ideas and end-to-end solutions. Their expertise is in merging creativity and cutting-edge technology.
The document discusses the evolution of the new media value chain. It describes how media distribution has transformed from a few traditional channels to ubiquity across many platforms and devices. Specifically, it outlines three waves of this evolution: 1) the digitalization of homes and multi-channel TV, 2) the rise of broadband enabling online content, and 3) the growth of mobile media consumption. This has led to an increasingly complex audiovisual content marketplace with many new players and distribution models emerging along the value chain.
This document discusses the rise of location-based services enabled by smartphones and other portable devices. It outlines how these services allow users to share their location and experiences in real-time within social networks. Three leading location-based social platforms - Foursquare, Gowalla and Brightkite - are profiled. The implications of precise user location data and growing mobile internet adoption are that location-based services have huge potential for advertising, content and commerce.
The document provides an overview of advertising and marketing opportunities for brands using the iPad and other tablet devices. Some of the key points covered include:
- Display advertising is seen as the biggest opportunity for advertisers on tablets due to the ability to deliver powerful brand messages directly into consumers' hands. Many advertisers are creating interactive and animated ads that take advantage of the touchscreen.
- Search, email, social media, video, websites and apps all provide similar marketing opportunities on tablets as they do online and on smartphones. This allows brands to extend existing campaigns.
- Specific opportunities mentioned include interactive display ads within magazine and newspaper apps, video ads around online video content, branded apps, search engine marketing, email
Aim Proximity Location Based Services WhitepaperIan Hulme
This document discusses the rise of location-based services enabled by smartphones and other portable devices. It outlines how these services allow users to share their location and experiences through social networks and check-in platforms like Foursquare. The document also explores how location data can be used for geo-tagging, geo-networking, and geo-targeting content and ads to users based on their real-time location.
Multiplatform Managed OTT-TV is a promising opportunity for Telco ready to combine their direct-to-consumer services with white-label online video services for independent content providers - This presentation is a quick summary of our last 10+ yrs experience in this sector.
This document discusses the future of television in 2020. It argues that television is undergoing a transformation from linear broadcasting to an on-demand, interactive medium that is highly networked and integrated with the internet. This convergence will lead television to become a more personalized, social, immersive, and mobile experience. However, television will still retain a unique experience of passive viewing that brings people together.
New developments in image capture and delivery will affect entire entertainme...Technicolor
New developments in image capture and delivery will affect entire entertainment technology value chain - A conversation with Kirk Barker, Senior Vice President, Emerging Products, Technology Division, Technicolor
Technologies such as Ultra-High Definition (UHD), High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) are disruptive agents of change in the film and television industry. At the heart of each is a better entertainment experience for the viewing public, but each has its challenges and benefits.
In this Q&A, Technicolor Senior Vice President Kirk Barker shares his insights on how UHD, HDR and other technologies will evolve. He also discusses what their impact will be on the various players who are leveraging the technologies, from consumer electronics manufacturers to film distributors, and how Technicolor is differentiating itself with its offerings.
The Creative Industries KTN promotes innovation in the creative industries by:
1) Providing knowledge on technology and market trends;
2) Promoting partnerships between businesses and academia through collaborative projects; and
3) Signposting support and collaborating with other agencies.
Current themes include convergence across sectors through transmedia, the Internet of Things, and cross-sector collaboration, as well as experience-led innovation, finance/investment, and new business models. The KTN aims to accelerate innovation by bridging the physical and digital worlds.
The document provides information about Volume, an independent digital marketing agency established in 1997 with sites in the UK and US. It lists their credentials, mission statement, quick stats, key clients, accreditations, global reach, integrated competencies, approach to digital innovation, interaction, applications, commerce, social media methodology, and contact information.
Actionable trend forecasting is elemental for all businesses. To keep you on the forefront of emerging or evolving digital trends, this keynote presentation provides valuable context and validation for potential new opportunities in the digital world we live today.
The document discusses how interactive TV is now affordable due to lower costs of content creation, deployment, and operation. It argues that using broadband networks rather than broadcast spectrum to deliver interactivity reduces costs. The wTVML markup language allows reusing internet infrastructures for authoring interactive TV content at web-level costs. Generating sufficient user traffic through compelling content is also key to achieving a return on investment. Overall, the convergence of broadband and broadcast technologies has addressed prior barriers and enables widespread adoption of affordable interactive TV.
This document discusses the need for smart communities in the 21st century. It notes that the world is becoming increasingly urbanized and populations are aging. Smart communities can help address these challenges by using technology to improve quality of life, economic development, and public services. The document advocates for open broadband networks to connect citizens, businesses, and government agencies. This will allow communities to benefit from e-commerce, e-education, e-health, and other applications to enrich daily life. Smart communities are driven by innovation and public-private partnerships to tackle issues like mobility, the environment, and a sustainable economy.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document discusses 2013 Philadelphia Hyundai Santa Fe Sport dealers. It provides information about buying or leasing the 2013 Santa Fe Sport model in the Philadelphia area. Potential customers can find a local dealer that can assist them with purchasing or leasing this vehicle and answering any other questions.
Fred Beans Hyundai is advertising a 2013 Hyundai Accent GLS for sale. The dealership, located in Philadelphia, is offering the 2013 model year of the Hyundai Accent sedan in the base GLS trim level.
Fred Beans Hyundai is a dealership advertising a 2013 Hyundai Veloster Base for sale. The Veloster is Hyundai's sporty hatchback model known for its distinctive three-door design. This listing provides basic information about an available used Veloster without additional details about price, mileage, or vehicle condition.
This document outlines steps for a daily task that involves downloading and reviewing android apps. The task includes clicking a link in a daily email, installing apps, giving high ratings and comments, opening apps for 30 seconds during which pop-up ads will appear, clicking the ads, and downloading anything prompted. Completing tasks earns credits that can be withdrawn as cash via PayPal after emailing details and having the tasks confirmed. Previous tasks must be completed within 2 days to receive new assignments.
This document summarizes a multi-level marketing opportunity for mobile app development and monetization. Members can earn money through in-app advertising and referrals when other members join through their referral link. There are three membership levels - Standard, Gold, and Platinum - with increasing features and costs. Members can upgrade their level by completing offers or recruiting other members. The opportunity involves developing and distributing mobile apps integrated with advertising networks to generate referral commissions.
Connected Homes Will Need More BandwidhtAl Afflitto
This article discusses how connected home devices showcased at CES will drive increased bandwidth demand. Ultra-HD TVs with 4x the resolution of HD require around 20 Mbps bandwidth for streaming video. Phablets and other multi-screen devices encourage more simultaneous video viewing. Home monitoring systems allow remote control of devices like thermostats and lights via smartphones. LTE and cloud services may provide home broadband and media storage. The growing number of connected gadgets complicates home network management.
Fred Beans Hyundai es un concesionario que vende el Hyundai Sonata 2013. El Sonata híbrido es uno de sus modelos base. El concesionario se encuentra ubicado en Filadelfia.
Q magazine was first published in 1986 focusing on music and culture. It was originally going to be called Cue magazine but was renamed to just Q to stand out more on newsstands. Bauer Media Group, a large multinational media company, owns Q magazine which is targeted towards rock and roll audiences aged 18 and over. Q has expanded into other mediums beyond the magazine such as a radio station, TV channel, and website to engage audiences across different platforms.
The 2013 Philadelphia Hyundai Elantra Coupe GS is for sale at local dealerships. This model is Hyundai's sport coupe version of their popular Elantra sedan. Interested customers can find the 2013 Philadelphia Hyundai Elantra Coupe GS at local dealers where they can test drive and purchase this sporty compact coupe.
Fred Beans Hyundai is a Hyundai dealership located in Philadelphia. In 2013, they were dealers for the Hyundai Azera model. The document provides basic information about Fred Beans Hyundai serving as dealers who sold the 2013 Hyundai Azera in the Philadelphia area.
Fred Beans Hyundai dealership in Philadelphia advertised a 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS model for sale in 2013. The dealership offered the mid-size sedan Sonata trim level GLS for customers in the Philadelphia area that year.
Aim Proximity Location Based Services WhitepaperIan Hulme
This document discusses the rise of location-based services enabled by smartphones and other portable devices. It outlines how these services allow users to share their location and experiences through social networks and check-in platforms like Foursquare. The document also explores how location data can be used for geo-tagging, geo-networking, and geo-targeting content and ads to users based on their real-time location.
Multiplatform Managed OTT-TV is a promising opportunity for Telco ready to combine their direct-to-consumer services with white-label online video services for independent content providers - This presentation is a quick summary of our last 10+ yrs experience in this sector.
This document discusses the future of television in 2020. It argues that television is undergoing a transformation from linear broadcasting to an on-demand, interactive medium that is highly networked and integrated with the internet. This convergence will lead television to become a more personalized, social, immersive, and mobile experience. However, television will still retain a unique experience of passive viewing that brings people together.
New developments in image capture and delivery will affect entire entertainme...Technicolor
New developments in image capture and delivery will affect entire entertainment technology value chain - A conversation with Kirk Barker, Senior Vice President, Emerging Products, Technology Division, Technicolor
Technologies such as Ultra-High Definition (UHD), High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) are disruptive agents of change in the film and television industry. At the heart of each is a better entertainment experience for the viewing public, but each has its challenges and benefits.
In this Q&A, Technicolor Senior Vice President Kirk Barker shares his insights on how UHD, HDR and other technologies will evolve. He also discusses what their impact will be on the various players who are leveraging the technologies, from consumer electronics manufacturers to film distributors, and how Technicolor is differentiating itself with its offerings.
The Creative Industries KTN promotes innovation in the creative industries by:
1) Providing knowledge on technology and market trends;
2) Promoting partnerships between businesses and academia through collaborative projects; and
3) Signposting support and collaborating with other agencies.
Current themes include convergence across sectors through transmedia, the Internet of Things, and cross-sector collaboration, as well as experience-led innovation, finance/investment, and new business models. The KTN aims to accelerate innovation by bridging the physical and digital worlds.
The document provides information about Volume, an independent digital marketing agency established in 1997 with sites in the UK and US. It lists their credentials, mission statement, quick stats, key clients, accreditations, global reach, integrated competencies, approach to digital innovation, interaction, applications, commerce, social media methodology, and contact information.
Actionable trend forecasting is elemental for all businesses. To keep you on the forefront of emerging or evolving digital trends, this keynote presentation provides valuable context and validation for potential new opportunities in the digital world we live today.
The document discusses how interactive TV is now affordable due to lower costs of content creation, deployment, and operation. It argues that using broadband networks rather than broadcast spectrum to deliver interactivity reduces costs. The wTVML markup language allows reusing internet infrastructures for authoring interactive TV content at web-level costs. Generating sufficient user traffic through compelling content is also key to achieving a return on investment. Overall, the convergence of broadband and broadcast technologies has addressed prior barriers and enables widespread adoption of affordable interactive TV.
This document discusses the need for smart communities in the 21st century. It notes that the world is becoming increasingly urbanized and populations are aging. Smart communities can help address these challenges by using technology to improve quality of life, economic development, and public services. The document advocates for open broadband networks to connect citizens, businesses, and government agencies. This will allow communities to benefit from e-commerce, e-education, e-health, and other applications to enrich daily life. Smart communities are driven by innovation and public-private partnerships to tackle issues like mobility, the environment, and a sustainable economy.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document discusses 2013 Philadelphia Hyundai Santa Fe Sport dealers. It provides information about buying or leasing the 2013 Santa Fe Sport model in the Philadelphia area. Potential customers can find a local dealer that can assist them with purchasing or leasing this vehicle and answering any other questions.
Fred Beans Hyundai is advertising a 2013 Hyundai Accent GLS for sale. The dealership, located in Philadelphia, is offering the 2013 model year of the Hyundai Accent sedan in the base GLS trim level.
Fred Beans Hyundai is a dealership advertising a 2013 Hyundai Veloster Base for sale. The Veloster is Hyundai's sporty hatchback model known for its distinctive three-door design. This listing provides basic information about an available used Veloster without additional details about price, mileage, or vehicle condition.
This document outlines steps for a daily task that involves downloading and reviewing android apps. The task includes clicking a link in a daily email, installing apps, giving high ratings and comments, opening apps for 30 seconds during which pop-up ads will appear, clicking the ads, and downloading anything prompted. Completing tasks earns credits that can be withdrawn as cash via PayPal after emailing details and having the tasks confirmed. Previous tasks must be completed within 2 days to receive new assignments.
This document summarizes a multi-level marketing opportunity for mobile app development and monetization. Members can earn money through in-app advertising and referrals when other members join through their referral link. There are three membership levels - Standard, Gold, and Platinum - with increasing features and costs. Members can upgrade their level by completing offers or recruiting other members. The opportunity involves developing and distributing mobile apps integrated with advertising networks to generate referral commissions.
Connected Homes Will Need More BandwidhtAl Afflitto
This article discusses how connected home devices showcased at CES will drive increased bandwidth demand. Ultra-HD TVs with 4x the resolution of HD require around 20 Mbps bandwidth for streaming video. Phablets and other multi-screen devices encourage more simultaneous video viewing. Home monitoring systems allow remote control of devices like thermostats and lights via smartphones. LTE and cloud services may provide home broadband and media storage. The growing number of connected gadgets complicates home network management.
Fred Beans Hyundai es un concesionario que vende el Hyundai Sonata 2013. El Sonata híbrido es uno de sus modelos base. El concesionario se encuentra ubicado en Filadelfia.
Q magazine was first published in 1986 focusing on music and culture. It was originally going to be called Cue magazine but was renamed to just Q to stand out more on newsstands. Bauer Media Group, a large multinational media company, owns Q magazine which is targeted towards rock and roll audiences aged 18 and over. Q has expanded into other mediums beyond the magazine such as a radio station, TV channel, and website to engage audiences across different platforms.
The 2013 Philadelphia Hyundai Elantra Coupe GS is for sale at local dealerships. This model is Hyundai's sport coupe version of their popular Elantra sedan. Interested customers can find the 2013 Philadelphia Hyundai Elantra Coupe GS at local dealers where they can test drive and purchase this sporty compact coupe.
Fred Beans Hyundai is a Hyundai dealership located in Philadelphia. In 2013, they were dealers for the Hyundai Azera model. The document provides basic information about Fred Beans Hyundai serving as dealers who sold the 2013 Hyundai Azera in the Philadelphia area.
Fred Beans Hyundai dealership in Philadelphia advertised a 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS model for sale in 2013. The dealership offered the mid-size sedan Sonata trim level GLS for customers in the Philadelphia area that year.
This document is about a 2013 Hyundai Tucson GL that is for sale at Fred Beans Hyundai dealership in Philadelphia. It lists the make, model, and year of the vehicle for sale as well as the dealership location.
Este documento presenta problemas de cálculo diferencial e integral. En la primera sección, se pide encontrar el conjunto solución para 60 desigualdades. La segunda sección solicita determinar el dominio y la imagen para 21 funciones. Finalmente, la tercera sección pide graficar 10 funciones determinando su dominio e imagen.
cmi5 is a set of extra rules for the xAPI standard that defines plug-and-play interoperability between learning management systems (LMSs) and learning content activities. It addresses issues with previous standards like SCORM and improves features like allowing any data to be recorded, eliminating confusion over completion statuses, and better supporting hosted and online content. The cmi5 rules standardize how LMSs launch content and interact with the learning record store, allowing content to do more while maintaining compatibility. By serving as an example profile, cmi5 aims to accelerate adoption of the xAPI standard and enhance the capabilities of current LMS models.
How xAPI is going to bring "electricity" to learning !Bill McDonald
(Presented at Seattle Meetup "vNext" Sept 15, 2015)
xAPI is an exciting new communication interoperability standard that will have a huge effect on all types of learning in the future. It is like bringing “electricity” into your “house of learning”! This presentation will provide an overview of what xAPI is, where it came from, and what it can do to enhance all kinds of learning experiences and outcomes. Topics will also include the underlying technology and features of xAPI and why they represent significant improvements.
Supelec m2 m - iot - course 1 - update 2015 - part 3 - conclusion - v(0.1)Thierry Lestable
Conclusion - Supélec 2015 - course introduction to Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M. Multimedia part - Connected TV/Smart TV, 4K, cloud offers ramp-up, Net Neutrality
The Top 5 Consumer Technology Trends From CES 2021Bernard Marr
The document summarizes 5 key consumer technology trends from CES 2021: 1) Covid-tech including smart masks and devices for remote health monitoring, 2) Technologies for working and learning from home such as ergonomic office chairs and education robots, 3) Advancements in home entertainment like invisible TVs and wrap-around gaming screens, 4) The growing role of 5G in enabling new connected devices and experiences, and 5) Developments in transportation including electric aircraft and vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems.
The document summarizes the author's virtual attendance of CES 2021 through online videos and analyses. It discusses that the top stories were tablets dominated by Android, 4G phones, and 3D/Internet-connected TVs. Tablets focused on Android and Windows versions, though Apple avoided CES. Motorola Xoom and Dell Streak were among the few with 4G connectivity. 4G phones emphasized speed from Verizon and new models from Motorola and others. 3D TV faced issues with needing glasses and bandwidth/storage demands outweighing benefits for some. Internet-connected TVs and devices like the Xbox focused on accessing online content and streaming from PCs.
Switch to hdmi cable today and see the differenceOnceMorepls
HDMI cables provide improved video and audio quality by allowing higher resolution transfers without distortion. They eliminate multiple audio and video cables by combining all functionality into a single connector. HDMI cables also transfer data at higher speeds with less interruption than older connection types. Many modern devices now integrate HDMI to take advantage of its benefits of fast, efficient, and clutter-free connectivity.
Global Forum 2012: Christine Leurquin, ESOAGlobalForum
This document discusses innovation in satellites and the future European communications ecosystem. It summarizes that satellite operators provide unique capabilities that are integral to communication systems. Satellite services significantly contribute to European policies and their implementation. The future demands hybrid, interactive solutions that leverage the strengths of different technologies to deliver comprehensive user experiences. Satellite operators are investing in new standards, digital formats, infrastructure, and terminals to continue driving innovation for multi-play services and bandwidth growth.
The document discusses new technologies and trends showcased at IFA 2013, including curved TVs from Samsung and LG, Ultra HD 4K TVs, smart watches, connected home appliances, music streaming services from Jabra and Pure, and cloud TV services from Philips and Toshiba. Manufacturers are focusing on digital consumers and shaping products based on consumer research and preferences.
OpenTV presentation for dutch media and technology groupMartijn Kole
The document provides an overview of Kudelski Group, a digital security company. It discusses the company's history beginning in 1951 in professional audio and its evolution over 50+ years into a world leader in digital security. Key details include the company having over 2,000 employees, $1.05 billion in 2009 revenues, and investing $210 million annually in R&D. The document also outlines the company's strategic focus areas and global customer base in digital television solutions and physical access solutions.
Com Qi Media Distribution Competitive Differentiators With Pricing CleanDave Haar
ComQi is a company formed through the merger of two industry leaders that provides digital signage solutions including innovative signal extension and distribution technology as well as content management software. Their solutions focus on key vertical markets like quick service restaurants, retail, and transportation. They offer a portfolio of products like the Video Display System, Audio Video Display System, and DS Vision 3000 that provide benefits like flexibility, long distance signal distribution, and competitive pricing to address customers' needs in areas like merchandising, information sharing, and advertising.
Wideband or HD Voice technology provides clearer voice calls by using a wider audio bandwidth. While initially focused on mobile networks, HD Voice can also improve enterprise voice platforms like conference servers. The key is choosing a platform that supports multiple wideband codecs for compatibility, is flexible to upgrade, and can integrate with existing TDM infrastructure during migration to full IP voice. This will allow businesses to successfully adopt HD Voice and provide better customer service through clearer communications.
The document discusses user interface considerations for wireless entertainment networks (WENs) that deliver digital media such as music, pictures, and video throughout a home. Key points discussed include the need for an intuitive interface that allows users easy control and selection of content anywhere in the home, the current focus on music delivery given bandwidth limitations, and the importance of a user-friendly experience for widespread adoption of WEN technology.
See how the buildout of medianets—media-optimized IP networks—unleashes new capabilities and cost savings through every aspect of rich media production, contribution, distribution, and consumption, from the point of ingest all the way
to the customer screens.
The 2011 Accenture Video-Over-Internet Consumer Usage Survey results give companies a look not only at current trends, but also at where those trends are leading, in terms of both video viewing habits and where revenue growth is most likely to occur:
Although the television still dominates consumers’ viewing preferences (at 92 percent), the diversity of electronic devices that consumers use to view video is evenly divided: 75 percent of respondents use a desktop computer, 72 percent use a laptop and 63 percent use mobile devices to access content. These results suggest a ‘form factor’ challenge when it comes to mobile video viewing. With broad access to video across devices with large screens, mobile video viewing will rarely be the first choice among many consumers.
Watching video on non-traditional devices is trending upward. In the past year, viewing increased on laptops (35 percent), desktops (28 percent) and Internet-enabled TVs (26 percent). These trends were seen across all age groups. Growth percentages for most devices were nearly identical for the 25-to-34 year old and 18-to-24 year old age groups.
The myriad of content delivery choices available in the digital world has also changed the nature of the entire viewing experience, including traditional TV watching. There is no longer a single delivery channel or device that receives the uninterrupted attention of viewers. Of those surveyed, 81 percent said they multi-task with other devices while watching TV. Nearly half (48 percent) use a laptop while watching, 41 percent use a mobile device and 28 percent use a desktop computer.
When it comes to choosing their favorite Internet/broadband TV features and functions, the largest number of respondents (40 percent) pointed to catch-up TV, which enables them to watch content that they may have missed. Only 14 percent of respondents wish to surf the Web on their televisions and only 11 percent desire interactive and social networking functionality.
Although consumers are viewing video on multiple devices, quality rules the day when they consider selecting new services. 48 percent identified clarity of picture and speed of content delivery as the most important technical features they look for in an Internet video service. This proportion was statistically consistent across all age groups. High-definition viewing was a distant second, at 27 percent.
Over three-quarters of consumers of all ages are now watching video content over the Internet via devices like PCs and TVs. While younger generations are leading the trend, two-thirds of those over 65 also watch internet video. Consumers are accessing content across a wide range of devices and interacting with content and others during viewing. Providers will need to offer compelling services that give consumers control over what they watch and when across multiple devices to meet changing viewing behaviors.
The document discusses 10 trends that will shape smart devices over the next 5 years:
1) Displays will become more power efficient and flexible like AMOLED.
2) Processors will continue to be dominated by ARM and converge across devices.
3) Sensors will improve and drive the shipment of 6 billion sensor units by 2015.
4) Batteries still lag advances and new technologies like lithium-sulfur may help.
5) Materials like graphene could enable lighter and more flexible form factors.
6) Operating systems will converge across devices with consistent experiences.
7) Applications will move to the cloud with web centricity and browser technology.
8) User interfaces will disrupt with new
This document outlines a seminar presentation on 3D TV, HDTV, and UHDTV technologies. It discusses the introduction, history, benefits, and technical workings of each type of television. 3D TV uses parallax barriers or lenticular lenses to provide depth perception. HDTV was developed to overcome limitations of analog TV and provides higher resolution images. UHDTV, also known as 4K, further increases resolution to over 8 million pixels, quadrupling that of 1080p HDTV. The presentation provides details on resolutions, aspect ratios, color spaces and other technical specifications for each television standard.
This document discusses putting mobile apps on large screens like TVs. It notes that the TV environment is traditionally passive and focused on content consumption. The biggest challenge is fragmentation across different TV manufacturers and platforms. Attempts at universal solutions like DLNA and DIAL have failed to overcome this issue. Current contextual solutions include Boxee, Google TV, Apple TV, and game consoles. The rise of SDKs and APIs has lowered the costs of building multi-screen apps, but execution remains difficult due to the fragmented ecosystem. Promising platforms include Android TV and Apple TV, while solutions like Play2TV and MOVL aim to be cross-platform. Overall, building apps for TV faces challenges from the diversity of devices and standards
festival ICT 2013: Verso la Unified Collaboration a partire dalla Videoconfer...festival ICT 2016
Avaya provides video collaboration solutions including desktop, mobile, and room systems. Their solutions integrate video into core systems to enhance customer experience and enable dispersed teams to complete projects more rapidly using video. Avaya solutions address common challenges of poor communication between dispersed teams, need to improve customer service and accelerate product development, and need for affordable solutions.
1. The Logitech Revue is a multimedia box that combines internet, TV, and audio content into a single interface powered by Google TV.
2. It has HDMI inputs and outputs for connecting to a TV and other devices, and includes a keyboard and trackpad for navigating the interface.
3. Setup involves connecting the Revue to a TV and the internet, selecting TV and audio devices to control, and entering location information to access local cable and satellite programming guides.
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future of bandwidth de-
mand. This year was no different, as the
show featured bandwidth-gobbling de-
million units in 2013, up 136 percent
vices ranging from the enormous (Ultra-
from 2012. Service providers and build-
HD TVs) to the minuscule (connected
ing owners should take note because
watches).
phablets offer “more lifelike viewing ex-
The gigantic trade show, held in
periences” – which encourages consum-
Las Vegas each January by the Con-
sumer Electronics Association, hosts ers to watch yet more video on their mo-
some 3,000 exhibitors, 20,000 product bile devices, both at home and on the go.
launches and 150,000 attendees. To accommodate consumers who
In reports about CES, caveats are want to watch video on all their phablets,
always in order. Many big-name com- phones, tablets, ultrabooks and re-
panies don’t attend the show or don’t frigerators (yes, refrigerators) at once,
reveal their plans. Some products and manufacturers and service providers are
services rumored to be announced actu- collaborating to develop a new genera-
ally aren’t. (This year, at the last minute, tion of set-top boxes or replacements for
Intel’s “virtual MSO” offering failed to set-top boxes. For example, Comcast
materialize.) Some products introduced will use ARRIS’s new multiscreen video
The Huawei Ascend Mate was this year’s most gateway, based on Intel technology, to
with great hoopla never appear in the talked-about phablet.
marketplace; those that make it into bring XFINITY TV to multiple screens.
stores often vanish quietly within the Time Warner Cable is taking a different
phablet. Phablets were introduced at
year. Still others remain on the market route, teaming up with Roku to bring
CES 2012 and were back in force this
but never gain the traction their inven- its video to mobile devices via existing
tors hope for. Good ideas founder on year, with Huawei’s Ascend Mate gar- Roku boxes.
the shoals of content rights negotiation, nering much of the attention. Though
technology and marketing challenges, phablets’ precise niche remains fuzzy and Ultra-HD TVs
investor hesitancy, intellectual property their category name is unfortunate, they Now that consumers have finished re-
disputes and sheer consumer orneriness. appear to be popular with consumers. placing their old standard-definition,
It’s a wonder any offerings succeed – Research firm IHS iSuppli forecasts bulky televisions with high-definition,
but some of this year’s crop certainly will. that phablet shipments will reach 60.4 flat TVs, the industry is ready to move
This Is the Year of …
the Phablet? About the Author
Occupying the middle ground between Masha Zager is the editor of Broadband Communities. You can reach her at masha
the largest phones and the smallest tab- @bbcmag.com.
lets is a new type of mobile device: the
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on to ultra-high-definition, curved TVs.
A dozen or more TV manufacturers
showed Ultra-HD models (some flat,
Ultra-HD televisions were the talk of CES. Offering
some curved) at CES. The new 3840 x four times the resolution of full HD, they require
2160 standard has roughly four times
the pixel count of full high definition; 20 Mbps of bandwidth for streaming video.
the chipsets support up to 60 frames
per second, or double the normal rate.
The sound is described as “lush,” and of In addition to garnering support be enormous (15 gigabytes on average).
course, the screens are huge – the larg- from all the major TV manufactur- As this technology is adopted, providers
est exceed 100 inches. Some models ers, Ultra HD is beginning to generate are likely to hear more complaints from
support 3D video in addition to 2D. a larger ecosystem. For example, LG is customers about speed limitations and
Samsung says its curved screen “creates forging agreements with content pro- bandwidth caps.
a panorama effect not possible with flat- viders worldwide. Device maker RED These new TVs also promise to in-
panel TVs, offering a more immersive is planning to ship its REDRAY player crease bandwidth demand in other ways.
viewing experience.” this spring, which will play Ultra-HD For example, Samsung’s F9500 OLED
Overall, watching these televisions is content, both online and local. (Think TV allows two people to watch differ-
more like being in a movie theater than ent HD content at the same time, on
Blu-ray but better.)
in a living room. the same screen. Samsung’s 3D glasses,
RED is also partnering with Ode-
There are a few drawbacks: a price which come with personal speakers built
max on an Ultra-HD movie distribu-
point designed to appeal only to hedge- in, provide separate stereo soundtracks
tion platform that includes built-in tools
fund managers, a complete lack of avail- for each viewer. In addition, Stream
for digital rights management, sales,
able Ultra-HD content and an absence TV Networks demonstrated technology
of broadcast standards for Ultra-HD marketing and analytics. This platform,
ODEMAX.COM, will give filmmakers, that enables 3D content to be viewed
(and no guarantee that the TVs shown at comfortably without special glasses –
CES will meet such standards once they production companies and independent
distributors direct channel access to the long considered the holy grail of the 3D
are developed). So don’t look for many industry.
Ultra-HD TVs to be sold this year. new cloud-enabled REDRAY players.
Nevertheless, these hurdles can all Service providers and building own- Home Monitoring
be addressed over the next few years, ers beware: Even with the use of new and Control
and an industry consensus seems to be data compression technologies, RED Home monitoring and control products,
forming around Ultra HD as the Next files require 20 Mbps downstream capa- after hovering on the verge for years,
Big Thing. Research firm Strategy Ana- bility (and the same amount upstream if seem to have broken through in the last
lytics forecasts a global installed base of consumers want to watch movies away year. Prices have fallen, major service
10 million Ultra-HD TVs by 2016 and from home using devices such as Sling- providers and retailers have committed
130 million by 2020. boxes). Ultra-HD movie files will also to the technology, and consumers (as
well as small businesses) are showing
plenty of interest. A few examples of the
products and services shown at CES:
• Global Caché’s iTach Flex, a smart
endpoint that adds electrical devices
to Wi-Fi or other networks. Infor-
mation about temperature, power,
security alarms and more can be sent
over the Internet to inform a user
about an event. For example, a text
message can be sent in response to an
open garage door or a water leak.
• GreenWave Reality’s Connected
Lighting Solution offers control
over residential lighting with dim-
mable, wireless LED and CFL bulbs
through an IP-enabled home light-
Samsung unveiled Ultra-HD TVs at CES. ing network, controllable from PCs,
smartphones or handheld remotes.
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• Lowe’s Iris home monitoring sys- ter heaters, sprinkler systems, win- that reminds homeowners to water
tem, which was launched in 2012 dow blinds and network-connected their plants. Will connected home-
and now has a raft of new products light bulbs to a pet door that tracks owners be utterly lost when the wire-
and partners. Product demos ranged the comings and goings of five dif- line broadband goes down? Iris has
from connected thermostats and wa- ferent pets and a moisture sensor that eventuality covered, too, with a
Who You Gonna Call? Geek Squad!
More gadgets mean more tech
problems. More gadgets that talk
to one another create more con-
fusion about whose tech support
line to call. According to research
firm Parks Associates, a quarter of
consumers who experience prob-
lems related to networking call
their broadband providers for as-
sistance – even if the faulty gad-
get came from some other source
entirely. That’s why providers such
as Comcast and CenturyLink have
expanded their support services to
include premium services that were
once out of scope. Parks Associates
estimates U.S. tech support rev-
enues will exceed $8 billion in 2017.
“Consumers want a solution
that covers their support needs
for all of their gadgets – comput-
ers, tablets and smartphones; 72 percent of consumers on. There’s more need for remote support as more de-
interested in technical support feel the service should vices are added and more connectivity among devices
be able to fix every technical problem they experience,” is added.”
says Patrice Samuels, a research analyst at Parks Associ- In the last year, Geek Squad has turned its attention
ates. “As the boundaries separating digital devices blur, to multifamily housing communities, where its market-
support services likewise will have to expand in order to ing channels include both service providers and prop-
effectively resolve consumers’ support needs.” erty owners. Typically, a channel partner either buys
One of the most popular consumer tech support Geek Squad services at wholesale and resells them or
companies is Geek Squad, a company that launched in operates under a revenue-sharing agreement. Stan-
1994 with one geek, $200 and a bicycle and is now a dard bundles include support for up to five devices
20,000-person division of Best Buy. In addition to offer- per household. Bundles generally include PCs, tablets,
ing remote and on-site services directly to consumers, smartphones, printers and game consoles, though any-
Geek Squad partners with service providers, retailers, thing with an IP address could be eligible. Though resell-
utility companies and others. ers can set the pricing, in at least some cases consumers
Based on firsthand experience, Geek Squad agrees receive discounted prices. Some channel partners even
with Parks Associates that the complexity of the digital provide tech support as a bulk service included in the
home increases the need for tech support. Albert Af- rent. Either way, it’s a valued amenity and a differentiator
flitto, the manager of strategic partnerships for Geek for property owners.
Squad, says, “We’re seeing a lot of manufacturers that Afflitto says that prime candidates for Geek Squad
built products they initially promoted as ‘grab and go’ services include student housing, senior living commu-
and are now showing interest in Geek Squad doing the nities and urban developments. “Even kids who are tech
installs. We’ve also worked with several VoIP providers savvy may be gathering more viruses and have more
for consumers and small and midsized businesses who devices,” Afflitto explains, adding, “Senior housing may
drop-ship equipment to their customers and then find see more activity because seniors are often reluctant to
they need to support them more than they planned troubleshoot their own PCs.”
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Verizon USB modem for backup.
• Allure Energy’s EverSense 2.0, a home
environment and energy manage-
One new home management platform turns on
ment platform that uses the owner’s the heat or air conditioning automatically when
smartphone location sensor to man-
age energy usage. When a resident the owner’s smartphone is headed home.
leaves the house, EverSense turns
down the heating or cooling. When
the resident is on the way home, Ever- eral physical media (power line, coax, home broadband, this claim has been
Sense automatically turns climate twisted pair, Ethernet cable and even unproven. However, the appearance at
control back to the desired setting. fiber) will continue to be used for home CES of LTE gateways suggest that LTE
• LG Electronics’ new line of appli- networks, along with such standards as will indeed become the standard for low-
ances (refrigerator, washing ma- HomePlug, MoCA and HomePNA. end broadband. For example, ZyXEL’s
chine, vacuum cleaner and oven) A new, more advanced home net- LTE5121 delivers 4G fixed broadband
that consumers can manage by talk- working standard, G.hn, which can be Internet with home network connectiv-
ing to their smartphones or clicking used for power line, coax, copper and ity options that include Wi-Fi, Gigabit
TV remote controls. An LG spokes- plastic optical fiber networks, is still at Ethernet, VoIP ports and support for
person explained, “They can start a an early stage of development. Although smart home services such as home auto-
load of laundry while driving home G.hn chipsets have been certified and mation and monitoring.
from work, tell their robotic cleaner were shown at CES, no devices are yet T-Mobile USA announced 4G Con-
to vacuum the floor before company commercially available. nect, a program designed to make 4G
arrives or view the refrigerator’s in- Managing bandwidth in home net- connectivity a standard, integrated and
ventory of food items [before go- works has also become critical. When free feature on select notebooks, tablets
ing shopping].” The refrigerator can a home network consisted of two PCs and ultrabooks. Consumers who pur-
even be programmed to order food surfing the Web, management was sim- chase 4G Connect devices will be able
automatically from a supermarket to access the Internet via T-Mobile’s 4G
ple. Today, consumers use many devices
when supplies are running low. The network with no extra equipment, an-
and run many applications from a single
refrigerator has an LCD display so nual contracts or commitments.
Internet connection. Avoiding conten-
its owner can watch a movie (or the Cloud media storage: Collectors of
tion and optimizing performance (for
Food Channel) while cooking. digital media struggle with storage of
example, streaming a YouTube video
Home Networking without being interrupted by the video movies and music. If they store content
Bandwidth delivered to a home or busi- game being played in the next room) re- locally, they must consume it locally. (If
ness is useless unless it can be distrib- quires intelligence in home routers. you’ve bought a movie, you might want
uted to user devices. Distributing band- One new intelligent router solution to watch it at a friend’s house or in a ho-
width and managing connected devices is Qualcomm’s StreamBoost technol- tel room). Storing media in the cloud
is the job of a home network, and home ogy, which enables broadband routers to poses other sorts of problems. At CES,
networking technologies continue to manage and shape traffic by giving each manufacturer Dane-Elec showed a prod-
improve, becoming faster, more reliable connected device and application the uct called my-Ditto that offers a hybrid
and more energy efficient with each suc- priority and bandwidth it requires for local and cloud storage solution – the
ceeding generation. optimal performance. At CES, Alien- best of both worlds, the company says.
This year at CES, four industry alli- ware and D-Link demonstrated Stream- Connected gadgets: As a famous
ances shared a booth to demonstrate the Boost routers based on Qualcomm’s philosopher would have said if he had
complementarity of power line, wireless VIVE 802.11ac technology for gigabit- known about Facebook, the unrecorded
and coax home networking standards class Wi-Fi. These routers will be avail- life is not worth living. Certainly, the
with one another and with DLNA (the able this spring. unrecorded snowboard run is not worth
protocol that lets devices on a network snowboarding. Resort owners will have
discover one another easily). Wi-Fi … And More to beef up their broadband connections
networking technology is most visible LTE for fixed broadband: Wireless to accommodate the latest generation
to consumers, and home control sen- providers building LTE mobile networks of snow goggles, such as Liquid Image’s
sors generally use low-power wireless have promised that LTE will serve as a APEX HD+, which has full HD record-
standards such as ZigBee and Z-Wave. lower-cost, higher-performance substi- ing, built-in Wi-Fi and a rotating cam-
However, in-home wireless still has its tute for DSL in rural areas where “true era lens. Wireless capabilities include
limitations, and stationary devices are broadband” is economically challenging. live streaming to an iOS or Android
usually best connected with wires. Be- Because the LTE rollout began in urban device, file playback, remote control and
cause home construction varies, sev- areas, where consumers don’t need it for adjustment of camera settings.
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whole-home DVR and a gadget for up-
loading content via the Internet to a
remote device. The new Hopper with
Sling lets customers watch live and re-
corded television anywhere on Internet-
connected tablets, smartphones and PCs
as well as move recorded television to an
iPad for viewing without an Internet con-
nection. The new offering was reportedly
slated to receive CNET’s “Best of CES”
award until CNET’s parent company,
CBS, which is in litigation with DISH
over the Hopper’s commercial-skipping
abilities, put the kibosh on that plan.
HealthSpot: The new telemedicine
service HealthSpot generated excitement
at CES. The HealthSpot Station is a pri-
The Pebble Watch has customizable watchfaces and connects to the Internet through smartphones. vate, walk-in kiosk that offers live access
to board-certified doctors via high-def-
If you thought cellphones had made nected applications and notifications. inition videoconferencing and interac-
watches unnecessary, wait till you see Pebble connects to iPhone and Android tive digital medical devices. When lo-
the Pebble Watch, which was crowd- smartphones using Bluetooth, alerting cated in pharmacies, office buildings,
financed through Kickstarter in 2012 wearers with a silent vibration to incom- schools and other public spaces, the
and made its debut at CES 2013. The ing calls, emails and messages. kiosks promise to make possible doctor
watch is infinitely customizable and has DISH Hopper with Sling: DISH visits that are convenient, quick and de-
downloadable watchfaces, Internet-con- combined two favorite products – a void of downtime and hassle. v
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