Research on set-top-box in the background of triple play

This paper mainly studies how to further integrate the new applications and functions of set-top-box(STB) on the triple play platform,and analyzes the problems with which the application of digital TV STB is faced in the background of triple play,and elaborates the successful implementation of STB in the new triple play environment.The prospects of STB′s future development is discussed and it is indicated that the development trend of STB is integration,which means the evolution from the current single function terminal to a comprehensive intelligent terminal.The orientation of future STB is the family intelligent terminal platform.