Linear and non-linear video and TV applications using IPv6 and IPv6 multicast : deploying the infrastructure to deliver evolving next-generation TV and video services

**Provides options for implementing IPv6 and IPv6 multicast in service provider networks**New technologies, viewing paradigms, and content distribution approaches are taking the TV/video services industry by storm. __Linear and Nonlinear Video and TV Applications: Using IPv6 and IPv6 Multicast__ identifies five emerging trends in next-generation delivery of entertainment-quality video. These trends are observable and can be capitalized upon by progressive service providers, telcos, cable operators, and ISPs. This comprehensive guide explores these evolving directions in the TV/video services industry, including worldwide deployment of IPv6, IPTV services, web-produced video content, and the plethora of different screens available, from TV to iPad. It offers practical suggestions as to how these technologies can be implemented in service provider networks to support cost-effective delivery of entertainment, and how new revenue-generating services can be brought to market. Important topics include: * Evolving video consumption habits and possible network implications * An overview of IPv6 address capabilities, protocols, quality of service (QoS), and more * Process descriptions of IP multicast and IPv6 multicast approaches and challenges * A detailed??overview of IPTV systems and technologies, including architectural requirements, QoE and QoS, security and content protection, networks, and more * Internet-based TV technologies: streaming, content distribution networks, P2P networks, and cloud computing * Non-traditional video content sources and their implications __Linear and Nonlinear Video and TV Applications: Using IPv6 and IPv6 Multicast__ is indispensable reading for planners, CTOs, and engineers at broadcast TV operations, Cable TV operations, satellite operations, Internet and IS providers, telcos, and wireless providers. Content: Chapter 1 Evolving Viewing Paradigms (pages 1–44): Chapter 2 An Overview of IPv6 (pages 45–94): Chapter 3 An Overview of IP Multicast and Multicast Principles (pages 95–114): Chapter 4 IPv6 Multicast Approaches (pages 115–138): Chapter 5 Evolving Traditional and Nontraditional TV Services (pages 139–146): Chapter 6 IPTV Systems and Technologies (pages 147–239): Chapter 7 Technologies for Internet?Based TV (pages 240–307): Chapter 8 Nontraditional Video Display and Content Sources (pages 308–323): Provides options for implementing IPv6 and IPv6 multicast in service provider networks New technologies, viewing paradigms, and content distribution approaches are taking the TV/video services industry by storm. Linear and Nonlinear Video and TV Applications: Using IPv6 and IPv6 Multicast identifies five emerging trends in next-generation delivery of entertainment-quality video. These trends are observable and can be capitalized upon by progressive service providers, telcos, cable operators, and ISPs. This comprehensive guide explores these evolving directions in the TV/video services industry, including worldwide deployment of IPv6, IPTV services, web-produced video content, and the plethora of different screens available, from TV to iPad. It offers practical suggestions as to how these technologies can be implemented in service provider networks to support cost-effective delivery of entertainment, and how new revenue-generating services can be brought to market. Important topics include: Evolving video consumption habits and possible network implications An overview of IPv6 address capabilities, protocols, quality of service (QoS), and more Process descriptions of IP multicast and IPv6 multicast approaches and challenges A detailed??overview of IPTV systems and technologies, including architectural requirements, QoE and QoS, security and content protection, networks, and more Internet-based TV technologies: streaming, content distribution networks, P2P networks, and cloud computing Non-traditional video content sources and their implications Linear and Nonlinear Video and TV Applications: Using IPv6 and IPv6 Multicast is indispensable reading for planners, CTOs, and engineers at broadcast TV operations, Cable TV operations, satellite operations, Internet and IS providers, telcos, and wireless providers. Content: Chapter 1 Evolving Viewing Paradigms (pages 1–44): Chapter 2 An Overview of IPv6 (pages 45–94): Chapter 3 An Overview of IP Multicast and Multicast Principles (pages 95–114): Chapter 4 IPv6 Multicast Approaches (pages 115–138): Chapter 5 Evolving Traditional and Nontraditional TV Services (pages 139–146): Chapter 6 IPTV Systems and Technologies (pages 147–239): Chapter 7 Technologies for Internet?Based TV (pages 240–307): Chapter 8 Nontraditional Video Display and Content Sources (pages 308–323):

Provides options for implementing IPv6 and IPv6 multicast in service provider networks

New technologies, viewing paradigms, and content distribution approaches are taking the TV/video services industry by storm. Linear and Nonlinear Video and TV Applications: Using IPv6 and IPv6 Multicast identifies five emerging trends in next-generation delivery of entertainment-quality video. These trends are observable and can be capitalized upon by progressive service providers, telcos, cable operators, and ISPs.

This comprehensive guide explores these evolving directions in the TV/video services industry, including worldwide deployment of IPv6, IPTV services, web-produced video content, and the plethora of different screens available, from TV to iPad. It offers practical suggestions as to how these technologies can be implemented in service provider networks to support cost-effective delivery of entertainment, and how new revenue-generating services can be brought to market.

Important topics include:

• Evolving video consumption habits and possible network implications
• An overview of IPv6 address capabilities, protocols, quality of service (QoS), and more
• Process descriptions of IP multicast and IPv6 multicast approaches and challenges
• A detailed??overview of IPTV systems and technologies, including architectural requirements, QoE and QoS, security and content protection, networks, and more
• Internet-based TV technologies: streaming, content distribution networks, P2P networks, and cloud computing
• Non-traditional video content sources and their implications

Linear and Nonlinear Video and TV Applications: Using IPv6 and IPv6 Multicast is indispensable reading for planners, CTOs, and engineers at broadcast TV operations, Cable TV operations, satellite operations, Internet and IS providers, telcos, and wireless providers.

Provides options for implementing IPv6 and IPv6 multicast in service provider networks New technologies, viewing paradigms, and content distribution approaches are taking the TV/video services industry by storm. Linear and Nonlinear Video and TV Applications: Using IPv6 and IPv6 Multicast identifies five emerging trends in next-generation delivery of entertainment-quality video. These trends are observable and can be capitalized upon by progressive service providers, telcos, cable operators, and ISPs. This comprehensive guide explores these evolving directions in the TV/video services industry, including worldwide deployment of IPv6, IPTV services, web-produced video content, and the plethora of different screens available, from TV to iPad. It offers practical suggestions as to how these technologies can be implemented in service provider networks to support cost-effective delivery of entertainment, and how new revenue-generating services can be brought to market. Important topics include: Evolving video consumption habits and possible network implications An overview of IPv6 address capabilities, protocols, quality of service (QoS), and more Process descriptions of IP multicast and IPv6 multicast approaches and challenges A detailed overview of IPTV systems and technologies, including architectural requirements, QoE and QoS, security and content protection, networks, and more Internet-based TV technologies: streaming, content distribution networks, P2P networks, and cloud computing Non-traditional video content sources and their implications Linear and Nonlinear Video and TV Applications: Using IPv6 and IPv6 Multicast is indispensable reading for planners, CTOs, and engineers at broadcast TV operations, Cable TV operations, satellite operations, Internet and IS providers, telcos, and wireless providers. "This up-to-date resource explores evolving trends in the TV and video services industry, including worldwide deployment of IPv6, IPTV services, web-produced video content, and the plethora of different screens available from TV to iPad. The coverage offers practical suggestions on implementing these technologies in service provider networks to support the cost-effective delivery of entertainment, and how new revenue-generating services can be developed. With this innovative, future-oriented guide, a variety of readers will become familiar with the current and prospective technology and take advantage of its resulting new trends"-- Provided by publisher