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Introduction to Mobile TV

2 Day Course
Code PWS160

This course has been retired; similar but more up-to-date content is included in our Understanding DVB-H course.

Modules

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Why Mobile TV? (5 topics)

  • The Market
  • The Programming
  • The Two Approaches:
  • The place of MBMS - Multimedia Broadcast and Multicast Service
  • Evolution of DVB-H - Handheld Digital Video Broadcasting

Mobile Technology and Radio Spectrum (6 topics)

  • Flat and Flexible Screens
  • Sound and Video Standards
  • MPEG2/4, MP3, etc
  • Some Mobile Devices
  • Some Ergonomics of Mobile TV
  • What Radio Spectrum do I need?

The UMTS System Overviewed (6 topics)

  • Sorting Out 2G, 2.5G. 2.75G, 3G and 3.5G Networks
  • The Evolution of 3G Networks:
  • Licences
  • Radio Spectrum
  • Costs
  • Effect on the Marketplace

MBMS Overview (6 topics)

  • What is provided: the MBMS Bearer Service
  • System Description
  • Multicast and Broadcast Modes
  • Functional Entities To Support MBMS
  • MBMS Attributes and Parameters
  • Architectural Aspects of MBMS User Services

MBMS User Layer (Service Layer) (3 topics)

  • User Service Discovery/Announcement
  • Download Delivery Method
  • Streaming Delivery Method

Charging for MBMS (3 topics)

  • The Two Systems Defined:
  • Offline charging architecture
  • Online charging architecture

An Overview of the World of DVB (7 topics)

  • The DVB Standard Set
  • DVB-S Digital Satellite
  • DVB-C Cable
  • DVB-T Terrestrial
  • DVB-H Handheld
  • Similarities and Differences
  • What does DVB actually Deliver?

DVB-Terrestrial and DVB-Handheld (3 topics)

  • System Description
  • Single and Multi-Frequency Networks
  • Aspects of System Planning

IPTV and Mobile TV (3 topics)

  • What is IP Television?
  • MHEG-5
  • The Floppy Television

Prerequisites

Delegates should have attended Telecoms Fundamentals for Professionals and UMTS Technical Overview or have similar skills and experience.

Additional Learning

The courses below may help you meet the knowledge level required to take this course.

Mobile TV Training Courses

What Our Customers Say

“The training was delivered with a high level of expertise and excellence. Instructor was highly knowledgeable.”

— Technical Trainer, Aviat Networks

“Overall the course was really good, the trainer really understood the material and was very approachable.”

— Customer Training Manager, Aviat Networks

“Excellent course, informative and well-paced.”

— CSE, Cisco

“Course was very well outlined. Topics were great and bridged many gaps.”

— System Engineer, Cable & Wireless

“An excellent intro to video encoding & MPEG transport streams - I would definitely recommend it.”

— Broadcast Engineer, Cisco

“Definitely an excellent intro. Left me interested in learning more.”

— Broadcast Engineer, Eircom

“Excellent training course with real examples and practical classroom demonstrations.”

— Transport Designer, Orange

“Instructor knowledge and experience was excellent.”

— Solutions Engineer, Akamai

“Excellent course, very clear and well organised. Course content delivery was very good.”

— Assistant Engineer, Dhiraagu

“Very informative and appropriate.”

— Network Support Technician, BT

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