Analysis and Implementation of Internet-Based Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB-I) in Hotel Infrastructures

The new technology Internet-Base Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB-I) represents a significant evolution in the context of television broadcasting, and its purpose is to combine traditional television broadcasting and Internet-based services. In fact, it is a standard that is used for the discovery of TV content available on Internet Protocol (IP) networks, integrating also traditional linear channels into a single electronic program guide. This thesis delves into the technical aspects, implementation challenges, and potential impacts of DVB-I on the future of television. The research explains DVB-I’s core components, including service discovery, program information, and content delivery protocols. This thesis further explores the various specifications related to DVB-I, with a particular focus on Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DVB-DASH). As a key component of the DVB-I architecture, DVB-DASH ensures seamless IP-based video delivery while maintaining the reliability and robustness of traditional broadcast standards. This technology guarantees adaptive streaming, which allows the video quality to change according to the available bandwidth, ensuring smooth and optimum video playback. A DVB-DASH Generator that can be used with the DVB-I discovery service was created during the project, enabling television reception on mobile devices connected to a hotel's infrastructure. Finally, this thesis identifies DVB-I as a critical stage in the ongoing change of the television business, providing insights for broadcasters interested in exploring this new technology.