Abstract:
A terrestrial digital video broadcasting (DVB-T) network is used to transmit IP datagrams to receiving devices using multiprotocol encapsulation (MPE). MPE datagram sections and, if forward error correction (FEC) is used, MPE-FEC datagram sections are transmitted in time-sliced bursts. Time slicing parameters specifying a minimum time between bursts and bit rate output of a receiving device time slicing buffer can be used to help improve power saving and improve quality of service.
Abstract:
A method, apparatus or tangible computer medium (which stores computer executable code or program code) performs or facilitates: receiving from a first remote device protected content along with pricing attribute information for the protected content; requesting access to the protected content from a second remote device, the requesting including transmitting of the pricing attribute information to the second remote device which is authorized to act on behalf of a provider of the content; and obtaining access to the protected content from the second remote device according to a pricing or valuation of the protected content based on the pricing attribute information received by the second remote device.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for delivering decrypted Internet Protocol (IP) packets are described. The method for delivery comprises steps of receiving a request from an application for IP packets associated with a first IP address/port pair; receiving IP packets associated with a different IP address/port pair; extracting decryption information from the IP packets associated with the different IP address/port pair; decrypting the encrypted IP packets associated with the first IP address/port pair based upon the extracted decryption information; and transmitting the decrypted IP packets associated with the first IP address/port pair to the application. The decryption information may include decryption key(s) and/or properties/parameters and may be independent of the application.
Abstract:
A terrestrial digital video broadcast (DVB-T) network comprises a content provider 2 and first to third transmitters 3 to 5. Each transmitter may transmit more than one signal , different signals having different frequencies, multiplexes and the like and relating to different network types. An integrated receiver/decoder (IRD) 6 is mobile in the area around transmitters 3 to 5. As well as transmitting service information as part of a network information table on a data layer, the transmitters 3 to 5 provide in their output signals transmitter parameter information as TPS data on a physical layer. This TPS information includes one bit identifying the type of the network to which the signal relates and information identifying whether or not the signal contains time-sliced data streams. This information is used by the IRD 6 both in signal scan, or initialising the IRD with parameters needed for OSI layers 1 to 2 service discovery, and for deselecting signals as handover candidates. Since the transmission parameter information is transmitted more frequently and in a lower OSI layer than the network information table, the IRD 6 can more efficiently make decisions as to whether or not a signal is suitable for handover, or is otherwise a signal of interest.
Abstract:
An apparatus for providing mobile broadcast service protection may include a processor. The processor may be configured to receive an indication of device groupings defining at least a first group of devices and a second group of devices in which the first and second groups are defined on the basis of a device characteristic, communicate a first security key providing access to a first message stream associated with a mobile broadcast service to the first group of devices, and communicate a second security key providing access to a second message stream associated with the same mobile broadcast service to the second group of devices. Methods and computer program products corresponding to the apparatus are also provided from the perspective of a network device and mobile terminal.
Abstract:
A conditional access system in which entilement management messages (EMMs) sent to a receiver include transmission time information for future EMMs. The transmission time information is used at the receiver to control the receiver so that it is powered on only when required to receive the future EMMs.
Abstract:
Systems and methods wherein a two-dimensional array or the like is employable in data transmission and/or reception, and wherein characteristic values are computable with respect to data to be transmitted. The characteristic values are transmitted along with the data and perhaps used by a data recipient, and could include, for instance, forward error correction data. Various such systems and methods are employable for a number of network types including, for example, Digital Video Broadcast networks.
Abstract:
A method, a system, a transmitter and a receiver for identification of a time sliced elementary streams using PSI/SI tables. This identification provides a way to separate time-sliced elementary stream from non-time-sliced elementary streams by defining two descriptors in PSI/SI tables. A time slice identifier descriptor is defined, which can be used to identify elementary streams which are time sliced. This descriptor is also used to provide additional information about the transmitted elementary streams. The invention provides a way to announce additional information of the time sliced elementary streams via PSI/SI tables. Additionally, it provides a mechanism to categorize single elementary stream(s) as non-time sliced and time sliced. A way to identify time sliced elementary streams carried over DVB networks is disclosed and providing additional information on those streams. This can be done by using the time slice identifier descriptor. The descriptor can be used at least in Network Information Table (NIT), Program Map Table (PMT) and IP/MAC Notification Table (INT) tables. Time slicing provides a way to save power in the receiver in broadband transmission.
Abstract:
A terrestrial digital video broadcasting (DVB-T) network is used to transmit IP datagrams to receiving devices using multiprotocol encapsulation (MPE). MPE datagram section and, if forward error correction (FEC) is used, MPE-FEC datagram sections may include time-slicing parameters, such as a “delta-t” parameter for specifying a time until the next burst is transmitted and a flag for indicating the end of a burst. Thus, MPE and MPE-FEC datagram sections can be transmitted in bursts. Other types of sections, however, do not include such time-slicing parameters and thus cannot usually be transmitted in bursts. Nevertheless, by assembling a burst including at least one MPE or MPE-FEC datagram section which specifies delta-t and MPE or MPE-FEC datagram section at the end of a burst which indicates its position, other types of sections can benefit from being transmitted in bursts.
Abstract:
A terrestrial digital video broadcast (DVB-T) network comprises a content provider 2 and first to third transmitters 3 to 5. Each transmitter may transmit more than one signal , different signals having different frequencies, multiplexes and the like and relating to different network types. An integrated receiver/decoder (IRD) 6 is mobile in the area around transmitters 3 to 5. As well as transmitting service information as part of a network information table on a data layer, the transmitters 3 to 5 provide in their output signals transmitter parameter information as TPS data on a physical layer. This TPS information includes one bit identifying the type of the network to which the signal relates and information identifying whether or not the signal contains time-sliced data streams. This information is used by the IRD 6 both in signal scan, or initialising the IRD with parameters needed for OSI layers 1 to 2 service discovery, and for deselecting signals as handover candidates. Since the transmission parameter information is transmitted more frequently and in a lower OSI layer than the network information table, the IRD 6 can more efficiently make decisions as to whether or not a signal is suitable for handover, or is otherwise a signal of interest.