IPTV ( Internet Based Television )

We know the power of Internet protocol suit as it takes on the world of telecom . Alreday half of Communication has been transferred from legacy telecom signalling protocols like SS7 to IP based communication ( Skype , Hangouts , whatsapp , facebook call ) . The TV service providers too are largely investing in IP based systems like SIP and IMS to deliver their content over Telecom’s IP based network ( Packet switched ).

A consumer today wants HD media content anytime anywhere . The traditional TV solutions just dont match upto the expectations anymore . The IPTV provider in todays time must make investments to deliver content that is media-aware, and device-aware. Not only this it should be  personal, social, and interactive . after all its all about user  experience.

Few popular applications for IPTV solutions developers are

• Menu overlay with detailed description of channels , categories , programs , movies
• Replay option also referred to as timeshift . It allows a user to pause , resume and  record the show in his absence and view it later
• Video on demand which concerns paying and viewing music albums , movies etc on demand
• Live streaming of events such as president speech , tennis match etc .

Application that can be build around the IPTV context

• Record and Playback content
• Information overlay on streaming content
• Social networking services integrated with IPTV content
• Parental Control to realtime view , monitor and control what your child is watching on the IPTV
• Watch the surveillance  footage from IP cameras anywhere
• Real time communication on IPTV  with advanced features like call continuity , content sync .