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Nokia Shows World's First Digital IRD with 'Common Interface' at Cairo Telecom '97
December 04, 1997
For the first time in Africa, Nokia Multimedia Network Terminals (NMNT) shows the Nokia Mediamaster 9600 S - the world’s first digital satellite receiver with Common Interface. The Nokia Mediamaster 9600 S has already been succesfully launched in different versions for European markets like Spain and the Scandinavian countries.
The application of the Common Interface standard will ensure an open digital market for TV distribution which will see the end-user benefit from a universal digital receiver that will enable reception of services from a number of programme providers.
In addition CI, as defined by DVB, extends the PCMCIA (personal computer memory card international association) in such a way that potential applications are almost unlimited, as proven to be in the computer industry. The interface provides for the separate delivery of receiver and various conditional access services. As the CI is a true open standard, it is expected that there will be a large set of CI modules to support various functions, including operator specific electronic programming guides and games among many other applications.
The Nokia Mediamaster 9600 S can operate over several networks and accommodate a wide range of transmission parameters. It is capable of demodulating all DVB compatible signals independently from bandwidth or symbol rates.
The Nokia Mediamaster 9600 S will sort channel numbers and satellites so programmes or broadcasts are selected by name. The system also uses advanced graphics which individual broadcasters and programmers can use to offer highly interactive techniques so viewers can get an individual response to their queries about what's on where.
Despite the continued success of MPEG-2/DVB as a world-wide standard for digital TV broadcasting, no standard has been set for the Conditional Access (encryption) format which ensures that transmissions only reach the viewers that are entitled to the services. The Common Interface standardised CA modules can be inserted into the IRD’s and the end-user will be happy with one digital receiver.
Both the Swedish and Finnish national broadcasters have just begun broadcasting via satellite, allowing Swedes and Finns living around Africa, the Middle East and Europe to watch their home TV using the Nokia Mediamaster 9600 S Common Interface.
For further information:
Robert Rajfors
Nokia Multimedia Network Terminals
Tel: +20 12 215 07 14 (2-8.12)
Tel: +46 141 22 80 00
Pekka Kuusela
Nokia Multimedia Network Terminals
Tel: +49 211 908 95 599
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