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n Distribution and transmission of digital video in a broadcast, multicast

or unicast mode

n A media retrieval system, allowing authorized users to schedule and

stream video programming on demand

n An extensive management and reporting system

n Inputs to the digital video distribution system, including live or recorded

video, encoded analog video, cameras and character generators

Applications

Beyond the basic video distribution lie many forms of enhanced video dis-
tribution methods and applications. For example, video distribution can be

Digital

Decoder

Digital

Decoder

Ethernet

Network

System

Administrator

Digital Video

Management and

Administration Server

Digital Video

Storage and

Archive

Digital

Encoder

Digital

Encoder

Digital

Encoder

Cable Television

Channels

Figure 8.2 Digital video distribution.

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