GSTV: An Integrated, Adaptive and Scalable Digital Multimedia Content Distribution System
Zoran Djuric and Ognjen Joldzic
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Abstract—Multimedia content distribution systems, in the first place OTT (Over-the-Top) and IPTV (Internet Protocol Television), have rapidly gained popularity with the widespread expansion of network availability. Although both types of systems employ IP networks to offer the same services, architecturally they are importantly different. There are several reasons why these systems are merging in some kind of hybrid solution, in the last few years. This paper presents an overview of GSTV - an integrated, adaptive and scalable digital multimedia content distribution system. This system is designed to overcome the deficiencies of legacy content distribution systems and to meet all important requirements and recommendations in order to be classified as a modern multimedia content distribution system. Some of the most important features of this system are: support for all IP capable devices that can display the media, support for different video resolutions/formats suitable for all supported devices, quality of service through adaptive bit-rate streaming support, advanced identity management support, and support for customization of informational and advertising messages for end users.
Index Terms—IPTV, OTT, multimedia, streaming, adaptive bit-rate, quality of service, scalability
Cite: Zoran Djuric and Ognjen Joldzic, "GSTV: An Integrated, Adaptive and Scalable Digital Multimedia Content Distribution System," Jounal of Automation and Control Engineering, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 381-387, December, 2014. doi: 10.12720/joace.2.4.381-387
Index Terms—IPTV, OTT, multimedia, streaming, adaptive bit-rate, quality of service, scalability
Cite: Zoran Djuric and Ognjen Joldzic, "GSTV: An Integrated, Adaptive and Scalable Digital Multimedia Content Distribution System," Jounal of Automation and Control Engineering, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 381-387, December, 2014. doi: 10.12720/joace.2.4.381-387