STB/DTV/DVR

STB/DTV/DVR

The trend of “Connected Homes” is ushering in a new age of convenience and convergence for users to enjoy high quality contents sitting in the comfort of home. The exponential growth in Digital Television market and proliferation of Broadband networks throughout the world is expediting the convergence of TV and Internet services. These developments have resulted in great opportunities for STB manufacturers where the STBs need to be smarter than ever before. This has also opened new avenues for companies who are active in managing, delivering and aggregating digital content to be delivered to the home entertainment devices.

MindTree has been working on Set-Top Box technologies for over ten years and has a rich experience across Applications, Middleware, User Interface, interactivity, conditional access and platforms. Apart from providing end to end product engineering services to top Semiconductor and Middleware vendors, MindTree is also working with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to create differentiated products. MindTree has invested in creating licensable Ready To Manufacture (R2M) STB design targeted for  leading OEM’s( Download the full details)

We also work with content aggregators, content manager and end operators in the areas of Application development, Content management, DRM Integration, Portal development etc to enhance the user experience on the devices.

Our offerings:

MindTree has the capability to serve the entire value chain. We have a proven track record in serving companies in the product development space in STB/DTV/DVR domain. Our capabilities in different areas are listed below - 

Why MindTree

STB/DTV/DVR product designs aimed at the global market require deeper understanding of silicon platforms, standards and key technologies including Conditional Access, Middleware and EPG. Ability to quickly deploy software based solutions for Pay TV subscribers for interactivity, personalization and providing premium services along with value added content will be the key to our customers.

  • MindTree has been working on STB technologies for the past several years and has in-depth knowledge of leading silicon platforms and standards.
  • Recently MindTree has started working with end-operators also in the areas of Application development, Portals developments etc.
  • We have experience across major Application development, DVB, ATSC Middleware’s, Conditional Access Technologies and Hardware Abstraction Layer for major SoCs
  • We have developed a Ready to Manufacture HD STB for DVB-S2 market. Hence, we understand OEM and Manufacturer requirements well
  • We have developed several shelf-ready STB/DRV products which have shipped in large volumes
  • We have the in-depth knowledge of following standards and technologies:
    • Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial and IP STB
    • Broadcast standards include DVB – S, DVB – S2, DVB – T, DVB- T2, DVB - C, and  ATSC
    • Audio/Video standards MPEG, MPEG4, Dolby digital (AC3) and Dolby Digital(EC3)
    • IP STB and FTA (Retail) STB

Sample Case Studies:

  • Complete product development of STB and PVR customized to different market needs of North America and Europe for a leading electronics company
  • Integration of Cabot Middleware in different DVR/PVR implementations
  • Design and development of ATSC application and integration with DVD recorder applications