Pixelmetrix will showcase the full multi-resolution support for HD over HDMI on the Electronic Couch Potato at Booth 1B28.

The ECP connects after the Set Top Box and provides feedback on various service quality parameters to a central site. It stands out with its ability to emulate an end-user changing channels on a STB via a built-in infrared transmitter. Service plan verification, channel switching and multiple measurements on service quality for each channel reported to a central management console, give service providers valuable insight into the viewer experience and confirms the availability of subscribed-to channels.

Also new for the ECP is the Video Quality Index. This video quality measurement tool scans all channels, identifies common video impairments such as macro-blocking, tiling and freeze frame, then combines them to a single, integrated metric. Results are consolidated across all channels and remote sites – making it easy to identify when and where video quality issues strike.

Danny Wilson, Pixelmetrix President & CEO, said, "The combination of the latest HD support and automatic video quality evaluation makes the ECP the perfect tool to monitor the 'business end' of your network while saving OPEX."

Pixelmetrix extensive portfolio of Test, Measurement and Monitoring Solutions to be featured along include the new Consolidator - Network Management System, StationView for Simple Effective Monitoring, as well as a suite of solutions comprising of Affordable Transport Stream Recording and Playout, Terrestrial Network Monitoring, TS Monitoring, IP Headend Monitoring and more.

Pixelmetrix develops a host of IPTV and Preventive Monitoring systems that offer unique attributes and versatility, allowing operators to achieve end-to-end visibility and keep tabs on their network architecture.

IBC 2011 will be held from September 9 to 13 at the RAI Convention Centre, Amsterdam.