Thomson provides the comprehensive solution necessary for service providers and network operators to deliver feature-rich live and interactive TV services over an extensive range of fixed broadband networks, including xDSL, FTTx, Gigabit Ethernet, Fiber, Cable and WiMAX. Thomson’s Grass Valley head end equipment supplies coding, compression and security technologies. Thomson’s SmartVision service platform organizes content and manages services, configures networks and subscribers, etc. Thomson’s full range of home gateways provides a choice of SD and HD set-top boxes with numerous hardware and software options to deliver new innovative home entertainment services.

Thomson’s SmartVision allows operators to create and manage TV channel bouquets and pay-per-view services. The end-user can select a program or a channel through an electronic program guide or through a mosaic, and watch multimedia content on various devices: TV sets, PC and portable Video Players. SmartVision incorporates facilities to encrypt videos and interfaces with all major Conditional Access Systems to manage users’ licenses for live and pay-per-view services.

Thomson’s IPTV solution proposes a whole set of services on-demand services: Video-on-demand, Network Personal Video Recording, Network Time-shifting and Delayed TV to provide subscribers with a most flexible way of watching TV. SmartVision manages a wide range of video-on-demand options: VOD catalogue classified by genres, Subscription VOD, VOD packages, TV on demand for TV serials, etc. All the contents are available in streaming mode or can be downloaded for later viewing, with the possibility for the operator to configure the maximum number of viewings and the availability time after purchase.

SmartVision can be interfaced with third-party platforms to propose interactive services such as weather forecasts, news, games, etc. Ultimately, TV viewers will be able to interact with programs, selecting different views, participating in game shows, voting, betting or requesting more information on a commercial. SmartVision delivers an intuitive user interface that can be easily customized to match specific look & feel, business models or to push new multimedia services to the homes.

SmartVision is also designed to quickly launch integrated Triple Play services. It can be easily deployed with leading VoIP platforms such as Thomson’s Cirpack MultiNode-B to offer a unique user experience. Telephony is integrated in the TV portal to manage voice features such as musical ring back tones or call forwards with a user-friendly interface. Caller ID is shown on TV and live programs will automatically pause to let users answer calls. Voice and video mail, email and MMS are now easily accessed via the TV set.