The Ultimate Experience with IPTV for Hotel and MDU

Why Allied Telesis ?

• The most advanced in-room entertainment solution available in
the market.
• IPTV based and High Definition delivery.
• Future proof and flexible for easy upgrades
• Connected via an IP network, centrally programmed and controlled
via an easy to operate management software.
• Integrates seamlessly with existing Property Management
Systems (PMS).
• One-stop delivery of content related activities
• Long-standing and proven experience with IP- based Triple play
Systems.
• Affordable and flexible on pricing and financing.
• Open platform philosophy guarantees future proofing of
technology.
Key Features of Allied Telesis IPTV System

• Digital Video Turnaround of FTA and Cable Channels.

» Very cost effective turnaround of HD and SD channels into IPTV network
• Video On Demand single server platform for MDU.
• Automatic broadcast program info and meta data ingestion (if supported by the
content provider).
• Walled garden applications
» TV Messaging, broadcast and unicast
» eRoom Service
» Trivial Info. Portal, e.g. Weather, World Clock.
» HD TV Games (license required)
• Almost fully customizable EPG that feature uniqueness and corporate identity.
• Professional integration with PMS/POS.
Hospitality Applets
Broadcast TV Channels

Video On-Demand

Music & Radio On-Demand

Local Flight Information

TV Messages

Weather Forecast

Proximity Map & Points of Interest

In-room Dining (Optional)

World Time

Casual TV Games

Hotel Facilities Information

Bill Review & Express Check Out

…and more!
Technology Overview
• Linux OS for robustness & reliability 24 x 7
• Leveraging IPTV expertise: in-house developed middleware
• Low TCO: proven STB technologies
• Full High-Definition delivery in digital domain
• Protecting existing investments in cabling infrastructure
Conventional IPTV Setup

• One encoder per channel, analog-to-digital conversion on SD format

• Content may suffer degradation/ generation lost
• Separate server set up for rest of head end equipment
• High CAPEX & High OPEX (maintenance)
• Multiple points of failure
• Large equipment footprint
IPTV System Architecture

“Live Video Scrambler is Optional

On-demand Video Services

nPVR / TSTV
are in essence
VOD services

Live Content Ingestion

• nPVR & TSTV service require Video Server to perform Content Ingestion in real time

Live Video Indexing

• nPVR & TSTV, like VOD service, require creation of Video Index files for Trick Play
• Indexing for nPVR does not require to be performed in real time, though preferred
• Indexing for TSTV must be done in real time, thus to allow Live Video pausing, and rewinding
TV Integration

Video & Audio

RS-232 IP-STB

TV Control
• TV Control will be done via RS-232 interface of the proposed IP-STB
• The TV will need to provide a standard based RS-232 interface for advance control functions.
• Hotel operator will be able to manage the in room TV from the PMS console, or automatically
through the IPTV middleware system, to control the TV via the RS-232 interface from the IP-STB.
• The features could include, but not limited to, the followings:-
• TV ON/OFF upon check in/out
• Forced TV ON for WAKE UP CALL
• EMERGENCY ALARM etc.
Sample Middleware Front End
Greetings and Language Selection
Middleware Front End
Live Channels EPG – Picture-in-Graphics
Middleware Front End
Live Channels EPG – Programme Guide
Middleware Front End
Video On Demand EPG
Middleware Front End
Customizable Pricing Model

• Customizable Tariff Plan to suit Hotel Biz model.

Middleware Front End
Music On Demand EPG

• Turnaround local radio channel and music

Middleware Front End
TV Messaging

• Integrate with PMS messaging system

Middleware Front End
World Time & TV Alarm
Middleware Front End
Local Weather Info
Middleware Front End
Flight Schedule
Middleware Front End
Local Map & Point-of-interest
eRoom Service
Room Service Menu
Hotel Information
Individual Hotel Facilities Info.
TV Games
• License required for
some game types.
Bill Review and Express Check Out
Streamlining Hotel Operations
• Facilitating fast and smooth Housekeeping
operations
• Easy pictorial representation of key functions to
eliminate language barriers
• Using existing STBs in room/no additional
equipment expense
• Smooth communication between front and back
of house for faster room availability
• 100% secure through unique identification code
Innovation Interactivity
• Easy and intuitive to use
• 100% secure
• Accurate detection
• Flexible printing options
• Versatile application Wireless USB Wired
(Zigbee 802.15)
Middleware Backend
TV Channel and VOD Management

• Ease of Administration and Configuration

Middleware Backend
Hollywood Movies
• Content: Hollywood Movies from Major studios, such as Warner Bros, Sony
Pictures, MGM, Walt Disney, 20th Century Fox, Miramax, etc.
• Genre: Action & Adventure, Romance, Comedy, Horror, Drama…..
• Volume: 36 titles per annum
• License Period per title: 6 months
HD video programming
• Content: High Definition TV Programs
• Genre: Science, Adventure, Travel, Wildlife, Performing art, etc.
• Volume: 20 programming hours per year
• License Period per 20-hour-package: 1 year
Asia Travel Video
• Over 7000 video footage library for major countries in Asia and Worldwide
• Free-of-charge for hotels with valid annual maintenance contract
AFP News & Entertainments
“NEWS ON DEMAND”
BE THE FIRST TO KNOW AHEAD OF THE MEDIA

Travelers are keen to get tailored live news in their language at anytime

AFP offers in-depth multimedia news about 22 majors themes 24/7, including
text, photos, videos, key results and graphics.
AFP News & Entertainments
Soccer Asia Business Entertainment

TOP 20 news of the day on

the major worldwide soccer TOP 15 news a day on
leagues
• News and trends affecting TOP 10 news of the day covering
corporations, markets and ordinary
people • Awards and new productions from the
• English, Spanish, Italian, German and
entertainment world of cinema, music,
French leagues, UEFA, Champion’s
• Interviews with analysts and officials television, popular books and theatre
League
to explain the latest developments
• Major matches in Africa, Latin America
and Asia, and global competitions.
•More than 500 illustrated stories/ More than 180 illustrated stories/ month
• All majors events also covered like month
Football World Cups and Euro

More than 530 illustrated stories/

month
EarthTV
• 70 cameras on 6 continents, Earth TV brings the ultimate voyage of modern
times - amazing LIVE footage from destinations for a breathtaking daily tour
around the world, together with the weather information (ie. temperature,
wind speed & humidity, etc).
• Viewers can watch the tailor-made channel 24/7 or any single video on your
demand.
Adult Entertainment
• Content: Adult Dramas & Variety Shows
• Language: Japanese, Korean, Cantonese & English
• Volume: 18 titles x 20 minutes per month, 216 titles per year
• License Period per title: 1 month
• Content updated monthly
 Thank You
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www.alliedtelesis.com