Simplified Middleware
Simplified middleware
Stripped out of the application layer and thus the heavy and memory consuming elements, the middleware still offers an immersive experience with access to Live, VOD, Replay and every advanced feature when connected to the ONTV universal app. This solution thus guarantees the lowest memory footprint hybrid STB on the market as it only handles the A/V decoding and the security features.
A basic zapper mode is also available when the STB is linked to a classic remote control which allows you to offer a wide range of options to your subscribers.
Technical details
Software architecture
The middleware takes care of 3 key elements:
• Security – Conditional Access System & DRM
• Video player: A/V player for broadcast, broadband or HDD
• Network: ensures the connection with the Wifi router.
The memory consuming layers, such as the browser or the dynamic user interface are removed from the middleware, drastically reducing the memory footprint.
• A limited application layer is maintained in the STB when user use normal RCU for non-connected mode. In that case, STB is limited to basic and PVR features.
• A secured abstraction layer has been developed to be connected to the ONTV application. This abstraction layer allows an easy connection and navigation in the STB functionalities and services.
SDK – the technology behind the remote application
More than an API, it is a full integration of the application of the set top box. This technology will liberate the TV screen from the User Interface, leaving the main screen dedicated to the video.
A secured solution
Simplicity leads to security
ONTV’s simplified software architecture offers a streaming feature without the need for a web browser within the STB
and with restricted applications.
As a proprietary solution, it is built on a trusted hardware chain and trusted execution environment (TEE) which coupled with fewer application layers offers a much lower surface for attacks keeping malware, spyware or virus threats at bay. ONTV also benefits from close partnerships with CA and DRM vendors to offer new watermarking solutions, essential for operators looking to eliminate piracy.
ONTV is thus a secure platform by essence making it an incredibly reliable alternative to open platform solutions.
Technical configurations
Operating Systems
Exist in 3 operating systems:
• Ecos
• Ucos
• Linux
Integrated chipset
HD HEVC
• Montage Symphony 1, 2 & 4
• Mstar K5
4K
• Mstar K7
• Hisilicon – 2020
IPTV
• Amlogic 2020
• Other on demand
CA integration & DRM
CAS
• Viaccess-Orca ACS 6.X
• Irdeto MSR 2.2.1, MSR 3.2.4
• Verimatrix on demand
• Nagra on demand
• Cryptoguard on demand
DRM
• Playready
• Widewine
Memory Foot print
HD – HEVC Ecos
• NOR Flash 8MB,
• DDR 256MB (with DRM)
• DDR 128MB (w/o DRM)
HD – HEVC Linux
• NOR Flash 8MB,
• NAND : 256MB,
• DDR : 512MB (with DRM)
4K – coming soon
Advanced Wifi solution
Depending on the Wifi solution selected, the STB could offer WPS and wakeup in wireless to reduce consumption in standby mode. 2 solutions have been integrated.
• Mediatek
• Montage
Profiles
• Broadcast : DVB-S2, DVB-C, DVB-T2
• Broadband : IPTV, OTT
