Open IPTV Forum Releases Revised Standards-Based IPTV Specification

The Open IPTV Forum (OIPF), an industry consortium comprising leading consumer electronics and telecommunications companies, has released a revised version (1.1) of its standards-based IPTV specification. This updated platform enables consumer devices, compliant with OIPF guidelines, to access content delivered over the open internet, facilitating 'over-the-top' (OTT) services. The revised specification may expedite the implementation of OTT services by consumer electronics vendors and the roll-out of on-demand catch-up services via broadband to non-PC devices.

Key Takeaways:

• The OIPF's revised specification (1.1) enables end-to-end platforms for consumer devices to access content delivered over the open internet, facilitating OTT services.
• The updated platform may expedite the implementation of OTT services by consumer electronics vendors and the roll-out of on-demand catch-up services via broadband to non-PC devices.
• The OIPF's OTT specification could reshape the way broadband delivery is made, providing consumers with direct delivery of various TV content and multimedia via the internet.
• The OIPF is backed by leading service providers and major consumer electronics vendors, which could contribute to its widespread acceptance.
• The OIPF is analogous to pan-European HbbTV and UK-oriented Canvas, both working on broadband delivery solutions.

Statistics:

• The number of connected TV sets is expected to reach 277.4 million in 2013 (Source: OIPF).
• The OIPF has 8 founding member companies, including Ericsson, France Telecom, Nokia Siemens, Panasonic Corporation, Philips, Samsung Electronics, Sony Corporation, and Telecom Italia (Source: OIPF).

Sources:

• Open IPTV Forum (OIPF)
• Open IPTV Forum Press Release