Microsoft TV Foundation 1.7 Supports Motorola DCT6412 Dual-Tuner DVR

Strategic Insights -

At the National Cable & Telecommunications Association's (NCTA's) Annual Convention and International Exposition, Microsoft Corp. unveiled Microsoft TV Foundation Edition 1.7, the latest update of its digital cable software platform. This latest version is one of the first to support the Motorola DCT6412 set-top with integrated dual-tuner digital video recording (DVR) and high definition functionality. Microsoft TV Foundation 1.7 provides cable operators with a comprehensive and flexible solution to deploy, market, and merchandize premium services such as video on demand (VOD) and high-definition television (HDTV).

Key Takeaways:

  • Microsoft TV Foundation 1.7 is the latest version of the digital cable software platform, supporting the Motorola DCT6412 dual-tuner DVR.
  • The platform provides a comprehensive and flexible solution for cable operators to deploy, market, and merchandize premium services such as VOD and HDTV.
  • Microsoft TV Foundation 1.7 offers advanced support for DVR, taking full advantage of the dual-tuner capabilities of the Motorola DCT6400 advanced digital set-top platform.
  • The software features a new video window displaying background programming, and improved Interactive Program Guide (IPG) supporting up to 14 days of listings for high-memory set-tops.
  • The Foundation platform is customizable by the MSO and scales from today's thin-client, high-definition and/or DVR-enabled set-top to future-generation devices.
  • Microsoft TV Foundation 1.7 is Microsoft's fourth DVR product and the third with dual-tuner digital video support.
  • The platform provides a consistent consumer experience in which cable operators can promote services as their digital video offering evolves.

Statistics:

  • The Motorola DCT6412 dual-tuner DVR is supported by Microsoft TV Foundation Edition 1.7.
  • The MCT6412 set-top has dual-tuner DVR and high definition capabilities.
  • Microsoft TV Foundation 1.7 offers up to 14 days of listings for high-memory set-tops.
  • The platform scales from today's thin-client, high-definition and/or DVR-enabled set-top to future-generation devices.
  • Microsoft has released four DVR products, with three of them featuring dual-tuner digital video support.

Sources:

  • Microsoft Corp. press release, August 22, 2000.
  • Motorola Executive Vice President Dan Moloney's statement.
  • Microsoft TV Platform information at http://www.microsoft.com/tv/.