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2.4.1 Canvas users will require a broadband connection to take advantage of features enabled by internet connectivity (i.e. the on-demand features that distinguish Canvas compliant devices from existing free-to-air digital TV devices). Users would need to:
2.4.1 Canvas users will require a broadband connection to take advantage of features enabled by internet connectivity (i.e. the on-demand features that distinguish Canvas compliant devices from existing free-to-air digital TV devices). Users would need to: 6
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2.4.2 Current broadband networks are not ideally suited to streaming HD content, and the Executive is exploring ways to mitigate this problem. Off-air recording (Push VOD) will also be explored to help offset content delivery costs both to ISPs and content providers.
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2.4.2 Current broadband networks are not ideally suited to streaming HD content, and the Executive is exploring ways to mitigate this problem. Off-air recording (Push VOD) will also be explored to help offset content delivery costs both to ISPs and content providers. 7
2.4.3 The Canvas proposal states that Push VOD may be used purely as a technical delivery solution (to minimise distribution costs and impact on the network) rather than a user selected function (i.e. it may be invisible to the user and might simply provide faster access to content).
2.4.3 The Canvas proposal states that Push VOD may be used purely as a technical delivery solution (to minimise distribution costs and impact on the network) rather than a user selected function (i.e. it may be invisible to the user and might simply provide faster access to content). 8
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2.4.4 The Canvas standard would include a minimum quality threshold (specified in terms of the consumer experience rather than any one technology solution) to enable a good service quality for consumers. The Executive believes that it would be possible to receive standard definition video content through Canvas devices via a broadband connection delivering a download speed of around 1.6Mbps4, assuming the right combination of speed, download volume and quality of service. Almost all current home and mobile broadband packages advertise download speeds comfortably above this level. [4
Based on current compression technology.]
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2.4.4 The Canvas standard would include a minimum quality threshold (specified in terms of the consumer experience rather than any one technology solution) to enable a good service quality for consumers. The Executive believes that it would be possible to receive standard definition video content through Canvas devices via a broadband connection delivering a download speed of around 1.6Mbps4, assuming the right combination of speed, download volume and quality of service. Almost all current home and mobile broadband packages advertise download speeds comfortably above this level. [4Based on current compression technology.]
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2.4.5 The Executive’s application states that connection to the internet would be made as simple as possible for the user. This would include an Ethernet port, allowing users to choose how to connect equipment to their current or new broadband service. The Executive is evaluating different broadband connection options emerging in the market, including wireless and power line, but would expect users to make a decision based on their own preference or existing equipment. ISPs and set top box manufacturers may offer an in-home set up and support option, however, the Canvas joint venture itself is not expecting to provide this service.
2.4.5 The Executive’s application states that connection to the internet would be made as simple as possible for the user. This would include an Ethernet port, allowing users to choose how to connect equipment to their current or new broadband service. The Executive is evaluating different broadband connection options emerging in the market, including wireless and power line, but would expect users to make a decision based on their own preference or existing equipment. ISPs and set top box manufacturers may offer an in-home set up and support option, however, the Canvas joint venture itself is not expecting to provide this service. 10
2.4.6 Users may still make use of some of the facilities of a Canvas set top box without a broadband connection. However, in this case most on-demand content and IP based services would not be available.
2.4.6 Users may still make use of some of the facilities of a Canvas set top box without a broadband connection. However, in this case most on-demand content and IP based services would not be available. Tags: bbc, box manufacturers, Broadband, broadband networks, broadcasting, compliant devices, compression technology, content, delivery solution, digital, Digital TV, Ethernet, Ethernet port, Executive, Internet Connectivity, iptv, Media, technology solution, Television, The Canvas
More and more digital appliances work on wi-fi networks “out-of-the-box” and it is likely that user expectations will trend in this way unles houses start to come with ethernet networkss! For example, the Pure Evoke Flow internet radio and current generation games consoles.
Oftentimes, an online user account can be linked to the internet appliance, providing a web based user interface to the appliance.
Are ISPs willing to incur the cost of this traffic, these costs will be passed onto customers or the Canvas JV somehow.
Advertised speeds and actual speeds are very different. This also fails to consider other types of concurrent traffic such as email, voice, P2P. Quality is dependent on many factors and is very difficult to guarantee for those who are on the threshold of being able to receive the service.