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Video Furnace System 5 from HaiVision

Integrated Video Distribution System

Video Furnace System 5Video Furnace System 5 is a fully integrated video distribution solution that uses an organisation's existing IP network to securely deliver the highest quality video available to desktops, laptops and set-top boxes – without installed players, plug-ins or downloads.

Video sources can range from public broadcast feeds (BBC, FreeView), through subscription services (news, market data), to organisation-generated feeds (CCTV, corporate videos, training materials) and so on. These sources can be easily scheduled for viewing through the OnGuide Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) technology.

This unique end-to-end software solution offers an unequalled method of delivering quality, security, scalability and interoperability. Features include:

  • System 5 is fast and easy to deploy on an existing IP network.  The server integrates seamlessly into the network environment and no client players, plug-ins or downloads are needed – ever.
  • It delivers a complete end-to-end solution with everything needed to digitise, encrypt, manage and distribute the highest quality video available over an existing IP network.
  • System 5 is secure.  Sensitive content can be encrypted (AES compliant) and distributed in real time. And with no special client software or plug-ins, the threat of being hacked is virtually eliminated.
  • It is highly scalable.  MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 compliant video streams are delivered at bit rates from 300 Kbps to 12 Mbps with the highest image quality available over an existing IP network.
  • System 5 is operating system independent.  It's the only fully integrated solution that supports ALL operating system platforms.

Key Capabilities

  • Live encode and playback of video assets
  • Linux-based for reliability, availability, interoperability and security
  • Unicast or multicast; scalable distribution
  • MPEG-1/2/4 standard transport
  • Local AV signals or IP satellite signals
  • Scalable bandwidth and resolution
  • Digitised data can be multicast immediately, and/or the video can be stored with meta data for future scheduling, and on-demand offerings.

Administration Capabilities

  • Real-time remote management and monitoring of all video services
  • Simple GUI console; no Linux knowledge required
  • Lightweight, platform-independent viewing technology; no client software to install or upgrade
  • Bi-directional usage reporting mechanisms
  • Broadcast messages to all users on the network
  • Change real-time encoder settings on the fly
  • Support CATV tuners in addition to S-Video/Composite input sources

Related Components

  • InStream™ Viewer - The patent-pending InStream Viewer enables all Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Solaris 10 users to watch video with the simple click of a button.  There's nothing to install or download - the viewer runs in system memory space, never writes anything to hard drives and completely disappears when the user has finished watching.
  • OnGuide EPG - To help users navigate and select their programming options, the integrated OnGuide Electronic Programme Guide delivers ‘click and watch’ access to all video assets and channels.
  • Set-Top Box - Televisions within reach of an enterprise IP network can tap into a wide range of live, broadcast and on-demand video with System 5’s digital set-top box.  This low-cost IP device works in conjunction with System 4 and is perfect for digital signage and internal communications applications.
  • Single Channel - The Single Channel option delivers one live video channel of programming over a high-speed IP network.  All the features and benefits of System 5 are included in this single-channel solution and packaged in a compact, portable case.  This approach is ideal for organisations seeking a more targeted solution or for smaller venue needs that can be met with a single live IP video channel and a 100-concurrent user license.

Adminstrative Tools

The system includes a range of administrative tools to make running a System 5 IPTV network even easier:

  • Live Server - manages output of multicast data from live sources
  • Station Manager - enables the user to create broadcast stations and schedules
  • VFNow! - makes digitised assets available on request
  • Asset Manager - enables editing, digitising, bookmarking and archiving
  • License Server - manages access authorisations and licensing compliance
  • Message Server - creates and broadcasts messages to all open viewers
  • Archive Server - captures and stores live user data for later use
  • OnGuide Server - creates and delivers a complete, interactive line-up of all channels and/or video assets to users across the IP network

 

Sample Uses

  • Higher Education - the range of potential uses for IPTV within Higher Education is extensive; here are a few examples:
  • Live, pre-scheduled and video on demand programming delivered to the computer over wired and wireless networks
  • Commercial video distribution to the computer (replacing traditional cable TV)
  • Multicast and unicast video lecture distribution
  • Video on demand libraries
  • Cross-platform curricular instruction support
  • High-quality distance learning
  • Satellite replacement
  • Corporate/Enterprise – the versatility of IPTV within a large corporation/enterprise makes it ideal for uses such as:
  • Real-time, video-based market news
  • Internal communications and "town hall" meetings
  • Remote training
  • Real-time, video-based decision support
  • Digital signage
  • Complex video monitoring

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