Silicon & Software Systems (S3) and Irdeto revealed a new solution that allows operators to deliver Mobile TV, via a DVB-H network, to both desktop and laptop PCs using commonly available components.

The new solution uses a standard DVB-T receiver and USB card-reader to receive DVB-H broadcast services. Both components are commercially available and the total solution costs less then €100. This provides an extremely cost effective way for operators to expand their potential market to include a range of devices that were previously inaccessible. The solution can be deployed in a number of different ways, including using an operator-branded, or an accessory market bundle of DVB-T stick and card-reader, or an operator-branded hybrid product to provide DVB-H connectivity for laptop and fixed desktop PCs.

S3's onHandTV delivers the software required to deploy Mobile DTV devices compliant with emerging broadcast, multicast and unicast standards including DVB-H, T-DMB, DAP-IP, MBMS and 2.5 or 3G. S3's onHandTV guarantees interoperability with all of the existing commercial DVB-H networks and key technology suppliers in the mobile DTV ecosystem.

The Irdeto Mobile Broadcast CA solution is the first-ever CA implemented for mobile broadcasting services. Through the integration of the CA solution, S3 and Irdeto offer Network and Broadcast operators, secure end-to-end mobile DTV.

S3 is exhibiting its latest software solutions at 3GSM (12 – 15 February, Barcelona) at the Enterprise Ireland Pavilion, Hall 1, Booth 1F17. Irdeto is exhibiting at Hall 2, stand 2H33.