Television over IP overview

In this paper an overview of the emerging television over IP frameworks is presented. Currently many international standard institutes and companies consortia are working on defining standard solutions for such systems. The television over IP results from the convergence of the broadcasting television and the communication paradigms, which are typical of the IP networks (Open Internet or IP operators infrastructures). The television over IP has the capabilities to make possible the interactivity and service personalization, which allow providing users with more attractive services. In commercial terms, this opens a wide scenario with new opportunities, for which a rich market is estimated.