DSTAC WG4 Report August 4, 2015
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
DSTAC WG4 Report August 4, 2015 REPORT OF WORKING GROUP 4 TO DSTAC Introduction Working Group 4 (WG4) was formed out of the larger DSTAC to address the topic of device platforms, variability, and interfaces. Guidance Description (Part I) The working group will identify existing devices and technologies that receive MVPD and OTT service, such as DVRs, HDTVs, personal computers, tablets in home, connected mobile devices, take- and-go mobile devices, etc., and identify the salient differences important to implementation of the non-security elements of a system to promote the competitive availability of such devices based on downloadable security. (Part II) For each category of existing device identified above, the working group will identify a system comprising minimum standards, protocols, and information other than security elements to enable competitive availability of devices that receive MVPD services. (Part III) The working group may identify alternative systems as appropriate to promote the availability of different categories of navigation devices, consistent with the Commission’s instruction to recommend an approach that would allow consumer electronics manufactures to build devices with competitive interfaces and an approach under which MVPDs would maintain control of the user interface. Product The working group will deliver and present its findings to the full DSTAC. DSTAC WG4 Report August 4, 2015 Table of Contents Part I: Existing Devices and Technologies ................................................................................................ 6 Section I: Devices that receive MVPD or OTT service ........................................................................... 6 Section II: Technologies (Network) that enable the reception of MVPD or OTT service ...................... 6 Operator Network Technologies........................................................................................................... 6 Home Network Technologies .............................................................................................................. 27 Section III: Technologies (Functional) that enable the reception of MVPD or OTT service: ............ 36 Gateways and MVPD Provided Devices and Environments................................................................ 36 Application on Retail Device ............................................................................................................... 38 Standalone Retail Devices ................................................................................................................... 40 Section IV: Technologies that enable the reception of MVPD or OTT service: ................................. 41 Google Fiber IPTV System Overview ................................................................................................... 41 Slingbox ............................................................................................................................................... 42 Mediaroom ......................................................................................................................................... 42 Section V: OTT Services .................................................................................................................... 42 Section VI: Essential Customer Experiences ..................................................................................... 43 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................................. 43 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 43 END-USER Precondition: ..................................................................................................................... 44 USE CASE #1 - Tuning and Viewing a Linear Channel ......................................................................... 44 USE CASE #2 - Viewing On-Demand Content ...................................................................................... 54 USE CASE #3 - Tuning and Viewing Pay Per View (PPV) events .......................................................... 55 USE CASE #4 - Navigation .................................................................................................................... 56 USE CASE #5 - Recording Linear Content ............................................................................................ 57 USE CASE #6 - Remote Management by Consumer ........................................................................... 57 USE CASE #7 - Set-Top Box set-up ...................................................................................................... 58 USE CASE #8 - Customer Support and Remote Management by Service Provider ............................ 59 USE CASE #9 - Installation and Provisioning ....................................................................................... 59 USE CASE #10 - Device Operation Requirements ............................................................................... 60 USE CASE #11 – User Authentication .................................................................................................. 61 USE CASE #12 – Renewability (DELETED DURING DELIBERATIONS) ................................................... 62 2 DSTAC WG4 Report August 4, 2015 USE CASE #13 - Cloud VOD Delivery ................................................................................................... 62 USE CASE #14 - Cloud Live Streaming ................................................................................................. 63 USE CASE #15 – Cloud DVR Recording and Streaming ........................................................................ 63 USE CASE #16 - Cloud Content Downloading for Mobile Devices ...................................................... 64 Part II: Systems that Enable Competitive Availability of Devices ........................................................... 66 Section I: SAT-IP .................................................................................................................................. 66 Description .......................................................................................................................................... 66 Protocols ............................................................................................................................................. 66 Security ............................................................................................................................................... 66 Information ......................................................................................................................................... 66 Section II: CableCARD .......................................................................................................................... 67 Description .......................................................................................................................................... 67 Standards ............................................................................................................................................ 68 Information ......................................................................................................................................... 68 Applicable Devices .............................................................................................................................. 68 Section III: DRI and OpenCable interfaces (and specifications) ........................................................ 69 Description .......................................................................................................................................... 69 Protocols ............................................................................................................................................. 69 Security ............................................................................................................................................... 69 Information ......................................................................................................................................... 70 Applicable Devices .............................................................................................................................. 70 Section IV: Android/iOS Store Device Architectures from DEVELOPER Point of View ..................... 70 Standards ............................................................................................................................................ 72 Protocols ............................................................................................................................................. 73 Information ......................................................................................................................................... 74 Applicable Devices .............................................................................................................................. 78 Section V: VidiPath ........................................................................................................................... 78 Summary ............................................................................................................................................. 79 VidiPath Deployment Scenarios .........................................................................................................