ABSTRACT

Implement state-of-the-art Mobile TV networks with this comprehensive guide to the latest technologies and standards, including MediaFLO, ATSC Mobile DTV, and CMMB, the same technologies seeing large-scale rollouts today around the world. You not only gain deep insight into the maze of technologies, but also the principles of mobile content-what makes it work, how it's produced, repurposed and delivered securely, and how it integrates with mobile and Internet domains.  

Learn about the key enablers of a mobile TV service, like smartphones, chipsets, and mobile software. Gain access to a detailed look at the networks deployed worldwide with real-world case studies. The informative diagrams provide rich visualization of the new technologies, services, and revenue models. Gain understanding of how mobile TV can be made interactive and how it can be delivered seamlessly in multiple markets. Get insight into the growing capabilities of multimedia handsets and software which drives innovative applications.

Author Amitabh Kumar begins with the basics of mobile multimedia and progresses to cover details of technologies, networks, and firmware for mobile TV services. Easy to follow, Implementing Mobile TV features a rich presentation that includes dozens of  FAQs and "Quick Facts."

This new edition is updated to reflect the quickly evolving world of Mobile TV, focusing on factors for success and providing understanding of:

part 1|179 pages

Overview of Technologies

chapter Chapter 1|7 pages

About Mobile TV

chapter Chapter 1|54 pages

Introduction to Digital Multimedia

chapter Chapter 1|42 pages

Introduction to Streaming and Mobile Multimedia

chapter Chapter 4|31 pages

Overview of Cellular Mobile Networks

chapter Chapter 5|43 pages

Overview of Technologies for Mobile TV

part II|218 pages

Technologies for Mobile TV and Multimedia Broadcasting

chapter Chapter 6|38 pages

Mobile TV Using 3G Technologies

chapter Chapter 7|28 pages

Mobile TV Services in the ATSC Framework

chapter Chapter 8|30 pages

Mobile TV Using DVB-H Technologies

chapter Chapter 9|19 pages

Mobile TV Using DVB-SH Technologies

chapter Chapter 10|23 pages

DMB and China Multimedia Mobile Broadcasting (CMMB)

chapter Chapter 11|22 pages

Mobile TV Using MediaFLO™ Technology

chapter Chapter 12|26 pages

Mobile TV Using WiMAX

chapter Chapter 13|28 pages

Spectrum for Mobile TV Services

part III|101 pages

Multimedia Handsets and Related Technologies

chapter Chapter 14|25 pages

Chipsets for Mobile TV and Multimedia Applications

chapter Chapter 16|19 pages

Handsets for Mobile TV and Multimedia Services

chapter Chapter 17|23 pages

Mobile TV and Multimedia Services Interoperability

part 4|97 pages

Content and Services on Mobile TV and Multimedia Networks

chapter Chapter 18|18 pages

Mobile TV and Multimedia Services Worldwide

chapter Chapter 19|27 pages

Content and Revenue Models for Mobile TV

chapter Chapter 20|15 pages

Interactivity and Mobile TV

chapter Chapter 21|23 pages

Content Security for Mobile TV

chapter Chapter 22|9 pages

Mobile TV: The Future