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ITNM Systems
ITNM Systems product overview
Solutions for
analogue en
digital
television systems
ITNM Systems introduction
History ITNM Systems
 1991 – Founded on initiative of The Hague City
 Public interactive television services
 Dedicated public newspaper TV channel
 1998 – Taken over by cable operator Casema
 Further expansion interactive teletext services
 Development OpenTV applications for digital TV
 2003 – Independent company
 Continued development of digital TV products
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ITNM Systems products and services
Primary
 Systems and applications for analogue and digital TV
 Consultancy en project management
 Interactive television
 OpenTV
 Radiotext
 Teletext
Secondary
 Video reports via Internet (streaming video)
 Facilitating services for regional station InfoThuis TV
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ITNM Systems references
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ITNM Systems representatives
 HEADROOM Broadcast – Germany
 IPK Broadcast Systems – Singapore
 Telelink Network Services – The Netherlands
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ITNM Systems solutions
 Get clear insight into the quality of service
 IDM100 Integrated Digital TV Monitoring
 Minimise the differences of the services
 ALC100 Audio Level Control
 ARC100 Aspect Ratio Control
 DST100 Digital TV Subtitling & Teletext Converter
 Jünger Audio Level Magic Broadcast Processors
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ITNM Systems solutions
 Eliminate weak links in the chain
 SIC100 DVB Service Information Cache
 Optimise the performance of the system
 TSP100 Transport Stream Player
 SSP100 Scheduled Service Player
 ATE100 to Ethernet Converter
 Improve the functionality
 OpenTV applications
 Radiotext
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Important issues
Digital television issues
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Issues for digital television
 Digital television finally breaks through, so…
 Monitoring the service is of vital importance
 Digital television offers advantages, but…
 Unfortunately it has some vulnerable properties
 Disturbances are very annoyingly noticeable
 Preventive action is necessary, so…
 Respond before problems run out of hand
 Solve before the customer responds
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Solution
IDM100 Integrated Digital TV Monitoring
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IDM100 features
 Direct
 Continuous analysis of hundreds of radio- and television
channels
 Easy to implement
 User control by means of web browser access
 Pragmatic
 Flexible limits according to user preferences and
set-top box robustness prevents unnecessary reports
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IDM100 features
 User friendly
 Event reports in colours improves access to the system
without thorough knowledge of digital TV
 Versatile
 Network monitoring is possible at any place with standard
Internet connection
 Efficient
 Audiovisual display on distance
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IDM100 features
 Complete
 Analysis at different places of the distribution chain
 Flexible
 Product adaptations can be implemented on user specific
demands
 Scalable
 Thanks to modular design, capacity can always be
increased
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IDM100 functionality
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Complete service monitoring
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Control on distance
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Several skill levels
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Central and local
monitoring
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DVB parameters
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DVB table
monitoring
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PCR en PTS
relationship
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Optional SNMP
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ASI, GbE and RF inputs
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IDM100 design
The system consists of five different components:
 Monitor
 Analyzer
 Zapper
 Local Zapper
 Workstation(s)
Optionally a database server can be added
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IDM100 design
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Important issues
Channel property issues
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Channel property issues
 Operators are using signals coming from several sources
 Not everyone is using the same methods
 Uniform = user friendly
 Properties of channels and control of the set-top box
 Different = irritation and quality of service degrade
 Loudness differences
 Aspect ratio conversion artefacts 4:3 and 16:9
 Missing teletext, subtitling and EPG
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Loudness differences
 DVB-C distribution means
- in most cases - direct
re-multiplexing of streams
 Audio properties remain the same
 Result: extreme differences in loudness level among
channels
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Solution
ALC100 DVB Audio Level Control
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ALC100 features
 Corrects the audio level directly in the data stream
 No loss of audio quality
 Creative programme properties remain untouched
 Manual adjustable correction of average loudness
differences
 Optional automatic gain control of mutual average
loudness
 Single system capacity: 50 up to 100 stereo channels!
 SNMP
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ALC100 design
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ALC100 network integration
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ALC100 network integration
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Important issues
Aspect ratio issues
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Aspect ratio issues
 Different aspect ratios 4:3, 14:9 en 16:9
 Transfer is the best if source material, television set
and broadcast mode are all equal
 If not, conversion is needed
 Dependent on the method artefacts arise
 Black bars, loss of resolution, distorted ratios,
loss of parts of the picture
 Most annoying artefact = double conversion
 Black bars all around the picture on a 4:3 display
 Black bars on both sides of the picture on a 16:9 display
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Solution
ARC100 DVB Aspect Ratio Control
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ARC100 features
 Automatic generation of control signals dependent on
active picture content
 Creative programme properties remain untouched
 Functional for analogue and digital TV
 No loss of video quality
 SNMP
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ARC100 result
 Double
conversion
on a 4:3
television set
(post stamp look)
 Result after
ARC100
processing
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ARC100 result
 Double
conversion
on a 16:9
television set
 Result after
ARC100
processing
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ARC100 design
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ARC100 network integration
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Important issues
Teletext and subtitling issues
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Teletext and subtitling issues
 Some channels are using other standards
 Teletext and subtitling is distorted, fails or is missing
completely
 The index can be missing
 No link to the specific page
 The set-top box shows no index of the available languages
 Example
 Discovery Science, Discovery Civilisation, Discovery Travel
& Living, Animal Planet, Hallmark, National Geographic
Channel and Cartoon Network
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Solution
DST100 DVB Subtitling & Teletext Converter
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DST100 features
 Conversion of other standard teletext and subtitling
 Full conversion to the local standard
 Adaptation of punctuation marks and hyphens in the text
 Prevents missing parts of the text and incorrect marks
 Adaptation of text height in case information is available
 Capable of generating graphical subtitling
 DVB bitmap subtitling
 ASI connections, Gigabit Ethernet or composite video
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DST100 design
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DST100T design
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DST100 network integration
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DST100T network integration
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Important issues
Design issues
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Design issues
 Digital television breaks through
 Availability will be breaking point
 Competitive struggle will increase
 Image and quality will get more and more important
 Avoid single point of failures
 Implement backup and shadow systems
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Solution
SIC100 DVB Service Information Cache
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SIC100 features
 Monitors and shadows the important DVB Service
Information data stream continuously
 Ideal alternative for multiple DVB SI generators in a
redundant network design
 Take over of the SI-generator at any moment
 Switch back to older versions on user request in case of
an emergency
 SNMP
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SIC100 design
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SIC100 network integration
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Important issues
Functionality issues
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Functionality issues
 A play-out system is needed for:
 Operating system for set-top boxes
 Still video pictures for timesharing channels
 Set-top box applications (if needed)
 Integration of external systems sometimes prove to be
complicated
 Multiplexer can demand specific configuration
 Video pictures have to encoded first
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Solutions
TSP100 DVB Transport Stream Player
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TSP100 features
 Play-out of audio and video fragments and still video
frames
 Play-out of set-top box applications like set-top box
loaders and OpenTV
 Play-out of specific DVB Service Information
 Adjustable bit rate per source file
 Video encoder (and optional audio encoder)
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TSP100 design
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TSP100 network integration
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Important issues
Functionality issues
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Functionality issues
 Some channels are only available during part of the day
 Channel must be switched
 Announcements have to be made
 Composition of the transport stream have to remain the
same in order to burden the multiplexer as little as possible
 Integration external systems sometimes prove to be
complicated
 Multiplexer can demand specific configuration
 Video pictures have to encoded first
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Solution
SSP100 DVB Scheduled Service Player
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SSP100 features
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Combination of channel switch and video player
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Internal programming by means of an agenda
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Play-out of audio and video fragments and still video frames
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Adjustable bit rate
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Optional automatic switching based on scrambling and DVB
table status
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Optional automatic switching to substitute signal
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Video encoder (and optional audio encoder)
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Dual edition optional (SSP100D)
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SNMP
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SSP100 design
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SSP100 network integration
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Important issues
Functionality issues
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Functionality issues
 Connections in a digital head-end
 ASI
 Gigabit Ethernet
 Conversion from ASI to Ethernet can be helpful
 There is a limited amount of ASI ports available
 Routing can extend the functionality
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Solution
ATE100 DVB Scheduled Service Player
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ATE100 features
 Conversion of DVB transport streams from ASI to GbE
 Up to 8 ASI inputs
 Routing of transport stream parts at individual
PID-level (MPTS to SPTS)
 Definable PAT per TS
 Configurable PID number alteration
 Electrical of optical Gigabit Ethernet output(s)
 SNMP
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ATE100 design
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ATE100 network integration
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Functionality improvements
OpenTV applications
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OpenTV
 Projects for RTL, Casema
and Music Choice
RTL i Text
 Development of
customer specific
applications is
a speciality of
ITNM Systems
Music Choice
TV Mail
Big Brother
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Radiotext
 Interactive radio by addition of programme information,
news messages and teletext
 Profile improvement for radio stations
 Added value for the customer using the
digital decoder
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Radiotext
News and regional traffic information on this channel
Now playing >>> Stayin' Alive - The Bee Gees
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Platform ***100 series
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Based on Supermicro of HP Proliant industrial server
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Linux or Windows XP Professional operating system
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Internal monitoring circuit (watchdog)
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No keyboard and mouse necessary on start-up
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Status information by means of SNMP
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Important issues
Broadcast audio issues
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Broadcast audio issues
 The audio levels of supplied signals differ a lot
 The levels vary (mostly over a long period of time)
 Maintenance and monitoring are needed permanently
 An increasing amount of audio signals is not prepared to
distribute by FM-modulation
 Result: loudness differences and distortion
(lisping/cracking)
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Solution
Broadcast Audio Processor with Level Magic
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Jünger Audio
 Professional audio products
 Distributor of the whole range of products
 Emphasis on products for broadcast companies, cable
operators and digital TV operators (DVB T/S)
 Unique Broadcast Audio Processor with Level Magic
for end stage levelling and limiting, play-out systems and
cable operators
 Impressive reference list
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Jünger Audio Broadcast Processors features
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Creative programme properties remain untouched
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Prepares and adapts audio signals for FM modulation
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Automatic gain control with unique properties designed for
broadcasting and re-broadcasting
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Auto balance for optimum stereo and Dolby Surround
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Designed for maximum preservation of sound quality
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Adjustable in steps for re-broadcasting, instable sources,
switching inputs or loudness control within one channel
(master control room)
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Jünger Audio Broadcast Processors products
For FM modulation television and radio:
 D07
 C8007
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Jünger Audio Broadcast Processors products
For digital television and radio:
 D06
 B46
 C8046
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Jünger Audio Broadcast Processors application
Casema in the Netherlands
Two systems for 90 stereo channels
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Jünger Audio Broadcast Processors application
Astro Measat in Maleisia
Two systems for 96 stereo
channels each
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Jünger Audio Broadcast Processors application
Galaxy Satellite in
Hong Kong
100 stereo channels
via SDI
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Other products and services

CMS100 Teletekst Content Management System
 Maintenance of teletext and websites
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TTW100 Text To Web
 Converts teletext pages into a webpage
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AMT100 Announcement Tool
 Operational system for customer care information
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Consultancy and project management
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Adaptation of EPG data and EPG management
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Maintenance of information systems for broadcast companies
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Maintenance
 Corrective maintenance on distance
 Included with most ITNM Systems products during
12 months after delivery
 A service level agreement is the appropriated means for
a user defined improved or continuous availability
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Contact
ITNM Systems & InfoThuis Nieuwe Media
De Werf 15 2544 EH Den Haag
Post office box 43010 2504 AA Den Haag
The Netherlands
Tel: +3170—888 5000
[email protected]
www.itnm-systems.nl
ITNM Systems © 2006
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nor any conclusion that such a party has further relationship to the products and services of ITNM Systems:
BigBand | BigBand Networks Inc.
Casema | NV Casema.
Multikabel | Multikabel BV.
DVB | The DVB Project.
OpenTV | OpenTV Inc.
Cartoon Network | The Cartoon Network.
Linux | Linus Torvalds.
QVision | QVision.
RTV West | RTV West.
Interlectra |Interelectra cvba.
WVEM | West Vlaamse Energiemaatschappij.
HP | Hewlett-Packard Development Company
Intermax | Intermax Rotterdam.
HEADROOM Broadcast | HEADROOM Broadcast GmbH
CAIW | CAIW.
Essent en TVHome | Essent Kabelcom.
Music Choice | Music Choice UK.
Solutions Radio | Solutions Radio BV.
Hallmark Channel | Crown Media Holdings Inc.
Microsoft en Windows | Microsoft Corporation.
Jünger | Jünger Audio-Studiotechnik GmbH.
RTL | RTL Nederland.
RTV Rijnmond | RTV Rijnmond.
PBE | Provinciale Brabantse Energiemaatschappij.
Integan | Integan Antwerpen.
Supermicro | Supermicro Inc.
Kabel Noord | NV Kabeltelevisie N.O. Friesland.
IPK Broadcast Systems | IPK Broadcast Systems Pte Ltd.
National Geographic Channel | National Geographic Society NGT Inc,
Discovery Channel, Discovery Science, Discovery Civilisation, Discovery Travel & Living
and Animal Planet | Discovery Communications Inc.
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