• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• v.10 no.3
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• pp.1416-1428
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• 2016

In this paper, we address the channel zapping time problem of video streaming services based on HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) on smart Over-The-Top Set-Top Boxes (OTT STBs). Experimental analysis of the channel zapping time, show that smart OTT STBs inevitably suffer from the accumulated zapping time through channel change request, Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) leave/join, synchronization delay, video buffer delay, and STB processing delay when providing HLS services. As a practical solution for the zapping time reduction, an adaptive buffering method is proposed. The proposed method exploits two adaptive buffers added to the basic HLS player. These two adaptive buffers are responsible for constantly buffering previous and next channels relative to the current channel. Implementation and test results show that a stable zapping time less than one second can be achieved even under diverse video bitrate changes and varying network conditions by the proposed adaptive buffering method.

• Journal of KIISE:Information Networking
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• v.37 no.6
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• pp.444-452
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• 2010

To avoid a channel zapping delay, the device needs to predict a next channel and must download it. Previous researches suggest algorithms based on assumption by utilizing many data. How to select and download future channels is a main issue in IPTV system. Most proposal based on assumption do not guarantees complete performance of channel zapping. In this paper, we suggest an effective method to avoid a channel zapping time with a constant performance by using a number remote controller key information.

• 한국정보통신설비학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2007.08a
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• pp.89-91
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• 2007

Multimedia service based on interactivity, personalization, multiple channels and community distinguishes IPTV from incumbent TV. But data encoding/decoding time and image frame processing should be considered in digital TV versus analog device. Especially channel zapping time is one of the most important parameters for the service quality of IPTV. This paper proposes the mechanism for decreasing the channel zapping time with multiple decoder and image frame processing. We also implemented the multi-group video community service system using IP multicasting function supporting interactive learning service.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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• v.35 no.3B
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• pp.390-397
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• 2010

This paper presents an effective IPTV channel control algorithm considering network utilization and channel zapping time. The proposed algorithm keeps maximum average channel zapping time of each subscriber in the tolerable range with low network bandwidth usage by adjusting the type of each channel and the number of additional intra frames inserted into each channel. Finally, experimental results are provided to show the performance of the proposed algorithm.

• The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.21-28
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• 2009

To provide IPTV service successfully, we have to guarantee quality of service (QoS). However, in IPTV service, when we change channels, channel zapping delay will cause lower subscriber's satisfaction. Also, we can not provide IPTV service efficiently by limited bandwidth problem. In this paper, we propose a new enhanced IPTV transmission scheme to solve the two types problems using RACR (Robust Aggregation Control Router) which can control bandwidth and channel zapping time.

• 한국정보통신설비학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2007.08a
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• pp.127-131
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• 2007

본 논문에서 제안하고자 하는 IPTV 채널캐슁 서비스는 IPTV 서비스의 품질요소인 QoE(Quality of Experience)의 개선을 목적으로 하고 있다. IPTV 채널캐슁 방법은 IPTV 서비스가 실시간 방송 및 VOD(Video On Demand)등 다양한 패턴의 서비스를 선택하는 사용자의 채널요구 패턴을 반영한 인접채널(adjacent-channel)을 멀티캐스트하면, 사용자의 채널전환요구시 제어메시지 전송 및 스위칭에 소요되는 대기시간을 줄여 사용자의 채널전환지연시간을 개선할 수 있다. 이를 위하여 본 논문에서는 LRFU(Least Recently Frequently Used) 알고리즘에 기반한 MCA(Multicast Channel Agent)을 제안하며, MCA을 구성모듈에 대한 설명을 기술한다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Broadcast Engineers Conference
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• 2014.11a
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• pp.36-38
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• 2014

디지털 케이블 방송 시스템은 기존의 아날로그 케이블방송과 달리 하나의 6MHz 주파수 대역에 여러 방송채널들을 전송하고 있다. 즉, MPEG2 또는 H.264/AVC 등 비디오 압축 방식으로 인코딩된 여러 방송채널들과 각 채널의 대한 정보를 제공하기 위한 PSI 정보를 생성하여 멀티플렉싱하여 6MHz 주파수 대역으로 전송하는 방식으로 서비스를 제공한다. 하지만, 근본적으로 디지털 케이블 방송에서는 방송채널 변경 시 QAM Tuner의 주파수 Locking 및 디멀티플레싱, PSI 정보 파싱을 통한 채널 정보 획득, 비디오 및 오디오 디코딩을 위한 RAP(Random Access Point) 획득, 스크램블채널을 위한 ECM 획득 등의 시간 지연이 발생함에 따라 아날로그 케이블방송과 비교하여 상당한 채널 변경 지연이 발생한다. 이러한 이유로 디지털 케이블 방송 서비스의 품질 향상을 위해서는 채널 변경 시간 지연을 최소화하기 위한 연구가 필요하다. 따라서, 본 논문에서는 채널 변경 지연 요소들을 분석하고, 채널 변경 지연을 최소화하기 위한 기법을 제안한다.

• Journal of IKEEE
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.1156-1161
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• 2020

In this paper, we propose a new ESD protection circuit with improved electrical characteristics through structural changes of the existing one-way SCR. The proposed ESD protection circuit has high holding voltage characteristics due to the inserted N+ floating and P+ floating regions, and thus the latch-up immunity characteristics are improved. In addition, structural change enables ESD discharge in four types of Zapping mode (PD, PS, ND, NS), and has superior area efficiency than unidirectional SCR. In addition, the P+ floating and N+ floating lengths corresponding to the base length of the parasitic bipolar transistor, and the distance between P+ floating and N+ floating were designated as design variables, and the high holding voltage was verified through Synopsys' TCAD Simulator.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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• v.33 no.4B
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• pp.224-231
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• 2008

EPONs are a low cost, high speed solution to the bottleneck problem of broadband access networks. To support point-to-point and shared LAN emulation, EPONs use the multi-point control protocol (MPCP), which uses logical link identification (LLID) for frame tagging and filtering between the OLT and ONUs. In this paper, ONU-based multicast or multiple shared LAN emulation is used for IPTV channel package delivery services. Using ONU-based VLAN services, EPONs can support separate and secure connections between providers and subscribers in a simple manner. Also, IPTV channel packages can be delivered through EPONs by implementing ONU-based VLAN and IGMP snooping mechanisms. By showing fast channel zapping time of proposed architecture, I show that EPONs is suitable for IPTV channel package delivery service.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2013.10a
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• pp.591-594
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• 2013

This study examines how OTT service changes the television viewing experience, what are the underlying dimensions that difference of viewing behavior and experiences between OTT service and old television media. The result showed the characteristic of viewing experiences through OTT service that social viewing, channel zapping by sharing information, multi viewing, de-contextualized viewing space. Specifically, television as a family media turned into a personalized media, social viewing generalized so called 'lean forward' with each other using texts and images at the same time. In particular, information on the content and appraisal shared with each other on SNS in real time.