Hiltron GmbH has a new addition to its range of satellite communication products, following the signing of a distribution agreement with U.S.-based Crystal Solutions. Introduced at NAB 2012, and making its first European exhibition appearance on the Hiltron stand, Sentry is an easy-to-use software-based spectrum monitor and recording system designed for use in satellite communication. It allows multiple RF sources to be monitored by single spectrum analyser and a single interface. When integrated with a monitoring and control system, Sentry can respond to detected anomalies and automatically route affected signals for further investigation. It can also switch an earth station path to restore services. A single screen displays 10 thumbnail views providing a comprehensive overview of all monitored services. Users can see at a glance the carrier name, center frequency, bandwidth and power measurements for each monitored spectrum. Traces refresh as they update. Each thumbnail can be expanded for detailed inspection. Three virtual spectrum analyser windows combine to control and view the remote test instrument. Multiple users can share the same spectrum analyzer to view any part of the spectrum they wish to see. Multiple alarm limits can be set on each carrier. Sentry then generates an alert and can initiate spectrum recording if any limit is breached. Recorded traces can be exported to .avi format for review by others. Users can generate and update a baseline record for an individual carrier. Integral reporting tools allow users to perform detailed trending and analysis on their carriers for troubleshooting as well as viewing performance metrics over time to predict and prevent anomalies. Sentry is compatible with leading brands of broadcast test equipment and is shipped as a VMWare ESXi / VMWare Server virtual appliance or pre-installed on a 1 rack-unit server.
More information is available at the Hiltron Stand 4.B89.
NAGRA, the digital TV division of the Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S) and PRISA TV, the company behind CANAL+ SPAIN, have extended PRISA TV’s CANAL+ Yomvi over-the-top (OTT) service to iOs devices using NAGRA MediaLive Multiscreen, NAGRA’s end-to-end multiscreen solution. The CANAL+ Yomvi service, which first launched for hybrid STB and PCs in 2011 and later on extended to OTT STBs in partnership with Spanish Telco Jazztel, is expected to further extend to Android devices, Samsung Smart TVs and the Microsoft Xbox 360 console in the next months. PRISA TV’s CANAL+ Yomvi service is powered by NAGRA MediaLive Multiscreen, NAGRA’s end-to-end multiscreen solution. Built on industry-leading in-house components, it offers flexibility at multiple levels to reduce the total cost of ownership and efficiently and cost effectively address future market needs. NAGRA MediaLive Multiscreen leverages the flexible and open MediaLive Service Platform for digital asset management and service delivery. It also uses NAGRA Media Player to enable the service on the open devices such as PCs, iOS and Android devices and maintains the highest security standards and ensures content security with NAGRA Persistent Rights Management (PRM). Additionally, NAGRA MediaLive Multiscreen was designed to embrace an open ecosystem of partners and offers multi-DRM support to ensure that the broadest range of devices can be served. PRISA TV serves more than 1,800,000 subscribers in Spain. The CANAL+ Yomvi OTT live and VOD and TVOD service using NAGRA MediaLive Multiscreen are being showcased at IBC2012 in Amsterdam, Sept. 7-11, at NAGRA stand 1.C81.
More information is available at NAGRA’S STAND, 1C81. or their website
Sigma Designs (NASDAQ: SIGM) has introduced its SMP8680 and SMP8682 media processors, which deliver integrated HPNA connectivity for IPTV and hybrid STBs. A demonstration of these processors can be experienced at IBC booth #BM7 and #BM8 at the RAI, Amsterdam. Both media processors feature 3D video, integrated graphics processing, video scaling, DDR3 memory support, customizable UI and a power efficient CPU that can deliver Over-the-Top (OTT) content. The new SMP8680 and SMP8682 migrate to a new and improved software SDK4.0 which includes a new porting layer called SAPI (Sigma API) that enables fast time to market porting of Hybrid STB middleware. Implementing SAPI guarantees software compatibility for future SoCs which significantly reduces overhead and improves time to market. Along with the improved software, Sigma Designs proprietary application frameworks for developing Webkit-HTML5 applications or Adobe Air applications and several silicon reference implementations of OTT applications, such as Netflix and VuDu, will be offered. This combination offers reduced development time for OEMs and ODMs. The SMP8680 includes an HDMI input port to receive and process HD video content enabling applications such as HD Skype and HD pass through. The SMP8680 and SMP8682 will be in mass production by December 2012.
More information is available at Sigma Design’s stand BM7 + BM8. or their website
T-VIPS is presentingh its strongest product line-up to date at IBC 2012. T-VIPS invites visitors to see hand-on demonstrations of its award-winning solutions that are designed to enable the flawless delivery of professional quality video over IP and other networks. Being demonstrated is Connect5, a video-centric network management solution allowing broadcasters and network operators to easily monitor, control and expand their video services. Connect5 provides comprehensive monitoring, management and reporting capabilities in an easy to use framework. Offering a fresh approach to simplifying network management it can be combined with products in the T-VIPS Video Gateway, cProcessor and nSure ranges and integrated with other network management solutions. Connect5 offers broadcasters and operators a fully customizable system that delivers unmatched reliability for high quality video transport. Also showcased is the CP524 TS Adapter, the latest addition to the cProcessor toolbox. The T-VIPS CP524 enables operators and service providers to flexibly repackage and deliver content to multiple end points. Another major new product to launch at IBC is the TNS460 HD/SD-SDI Monitor, which ensures the efficient and continuous monitoring of HD and SD-SDI video signals allowing operators to better manage and deliver high quality content.
More information is available at T-VIPs stand B71BM7 + BM8 or their website
