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The electronic couch potato

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:46
Zimele Broadcasting Services of South Africa recently inked a strategic partnership with IBC exhibitor Pixelmetrix, the expert in test, measurement and monitoring solutions for television broadcasters, network operators and service providers worldwide. Among the latest products gaining heightened interest is the Pixelmetrix Electronic Couch Potato (ECP).

A programmable test robot, the ECP monitors true viewer experience by providing measurements from the endpoint of the content delivery chain. It connects after the set top box (STB) provides feedback on various service quality parameters to a central site and confirms the availability of subscribed-to channels, giving service providers valuable insights.

The ECP also features Video Quality Index (VQI), a video quality measurement tool that scans all channels, identifies video impairments and then combines them to a single, integrated metric. Results are consolidated across all channels and remote sites, simplifying determining when and where video quality issues strike. New for the ECP is the full multi-resolution support for HD over HDMI.

SCREENAFRICA Print Magazine – November 2011 (view here)


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