Title :
Preparing for multimedia terminals
Author :
Hazendonk, Teus ; Coppola, Giuseppe
Author_Institution :
Philips Res. Lab., Eindhoven, Netherlands
Abstract :
The authors describe a generic approach for developing TV-centric architectures using research and development projects as examples. They show how the development of this unique and flexible access to multimedia services will meet consumer needs and secure a primary position for European companies in this market
Keywords :
multimedia communication; multimedia computing; telecommunication terminals; TV-centric architectures; multimedia services; multimedia terminals; set-top box architecture; Computer architecture; Convergence; DVD; Digital video broadcasting; ISDN; Modems; Multimedia systems; Research and development; Standardization; Streaming media;
Journal_Title :
Micro, IEEE
