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This article provides a tutorial overview of current approaches for monitoring the quality perceived by users of IP-based audiovisual media services. The article addresses both mobile and fixed network services such as mobile TV or Internet Protocol TV (IPTV). It reviews the different quality models that exploit packet-header-, bit stream-, or signal-information for providing audio, video, and audiovisual quality estimates, respectively. It describes how these models can be applied for real-life monitoring, and how they can be adapted to reflect the information available at the given measurement point. An outlook gives insight into emerging trends.

Chunghwa Telecom first in Taiwan to launch multiscreen television service

Tata Sky first in India to launch a Video On Demand Service, offering enhanced choice and flexibility.

The massive amount of content generated by over-the-top (OTT) video services and certain applications that is carried by broadband networks, essentially without charge, is a potential threat to the business of the traditional video service provider. A service-delivery system that can extend home-TV services over any network is a critical part of keeping users entertained and providing a multiscreen video experience.

• Presents next-generation solutions to meet consumer demand for ‘TV anywhere’ experience
• Provides high service velocity to enable innovation and excellence with new experience-centric consumers
• Demonstrates industry’s most complete ecosystem for multi-platform, multi-screen TV