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This architecture covers the IPTV (including OTT) content lifecycle, from production to end - user delivery. Here's the breakdown:
1. Upper - layer Business Modules
• CP/SP & Source: Supply raw audio - video content.
• CMS: Manages content lifecycle (upload, audit, tag, etc.) and organizes resources (channels, star libraries).
• Production: Processes content (transcoding, packaging) for platform compatibility.
• BOSS: Handles billing, subscriptions, and customer info for commercial operations.
• Tenant: Enables multi - tenant resource isolation and customization.
2. Core Function Modules
• Unified Content Distribution: Integrates content into a shared pool, uses data labels for precise delivery, and manages ads / 媒资.
• Deep EPG: Allows visual EPG design (drag - and - drop, templates) and supports interactions (previews, messaging).
• AAA: Authenticates users/devices, authorizes access, and manages billing/playback rights.
• BMS: Uses AI for business mapping, streamlines ops, and runs marketing activities.
• CDN: Two types—self - built (for OTT, mobile/PAD) and operator - owned (for IPTV, set - top boxes). Ensures stable delivery via monitoring, visualization, and stream optimization.
• VAS: Drives revenue with ads, app stores, and industry - specific apps; supports user interactions (customer service, multi - screen).
• Terminal: Covers smart TVs, mobile devices, and soft set - top boxes. Enables multi - screen sync (casting, cross - device playback).
3. User - side (Client Application)
• OTT: Lightweight, cross - device video via self - built CDN (smart TVs, mobile, PAD).
• IPTV: Stable, operator - backed live/on - demand via set - top boxes (high - def playback).
IPTV System Architecture
This is a flowchart of the IPTV on - demand content management process, showing interactions between key components:
1. Core Components
• Content Supply: CP/SP provides content to CMS. CMS manages aggregation, info, and delivery (connects to Live TV Source for live content).
• Distribution & Playback: Live TV Source links to CDN/VSS for streaming. EPG (mobile/STB) guides users; terminals (Android/iOS/Tizen) play content.
• Business & User Mgmt: BOSS handles billing/orders. BMS manages products & strategies. AAA authenticates users. Online payment supports transactions.
• Analytics: Video data analysis system collects terminal data for insights.
2. Key Flows
• Content: From CP/SP → CMS → Live TV Source/CDN/VSS → Terminals.
• Business: BOSS ↔ BMS ↔ AAA ↔ Terminals (for auth, billing, orders).
• Data: Terminals → Video analytics (for optimization).
IPTV System-On-Demand Content Management Process
This is a flowchart of the IPTV system's on - demand content management process, which can be introduced as follows:
1. Content Management Module
• Content Collection & Storage: Media content is first collected and stored in the system (via “Content Collection” → “Content storage” under “CM”).
• Online/Offline Lifecycle: After storage, content goes through “Content online” for release and “Content offline” for removal, managed by “CM”.
• Format & Protection: Collected media is converted to M3U8 format (common for streaming) and protected by “DRM” (Digital Rights Management) to prevent unauthorized use.
2. Program Arrangement Module
• From Content to Product: Stored content enters “Program management” → “Program arrangement” to be organized into programs. These programs are then “Product Packaging” into marketable offerings.
• Release to EPG: Packaged products are “Product Release” to EPG (Electronic Program Guide), making them visible to users on STBs (Set - Top Boxes).
3. Product Management Module
• User & Monetization Tools: “Product management” includes:
• “AAA” (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting) for user access control.
• “Unified Payment” for billing.
• “User MGNT” (User Management) for account/permission setup.
4. Delivery & Playback
• CDN & STB: M3U8 - formatted content is pushed to “CDN” (Content Delivery Network) for efficient distribution. STBs pull content from CDN to play on TVs.
IPTV System-Time-shift and Playback Management Process
This diagram illustrates the IPTV live content workflow, covering how live programs are managed, distributed, and delivered to users. Here’s a breakdown of the key steps:
1. Program & Channel Setup (Left Side: Channel Management)
• Program Management: Starts with creating/editing live programs (e.g., a news broadcast or sports event).
• Channel Management: Packages programs into channels (like “Sports Channel” or “News Channel”).
• Injection Management: Prepares channel content for distribution, ensuring it’s formatted correctly (converted to M3U8 for streaming) and protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) to prevent piracy.
2. Content Organization (Right Side: Channel Arrangement)
• Column Management: Groups channels into thematic “columns” (e.g., a “Premium Channels” bundle for subscribers).
• Channel Arrangement: Plans the schedule and structure of channels (e.g., which channel airs at 8 PM).
• Service Binding: Links channels to user entitlements (e.g., only premium subscribers can access certain channels).
• Channel Release: Publishes finalized channels to the Live EPG (Electronic Program Guide), making them visible to users.
3. Delivery & Protection
• Live Source → M3U8 + DRM: Live content from the source is converted to M3U8 (a streaming - friendly format) and encrypted with DRM to secure it.
• Live CDN: Distributes encrypted content via a Live CDN (Content Delivery Network) for smooth playback across regions.
4. User Access (Bottom Right: Product/User Management)
• Product Management: Defines channel bundles as “products” (e.g., a “Basic + Sports” package).
• Authentication & Authorization: Checks user subscriptions to grant access (e.g., only paid users can watch premium channels).
• User Management: Manages user accounts, ensuring the right people get the right channel access.
CMS
Starcor Content Management System(CMS) provides a convenient way to manage the VOD Content, Live Channel. VOD Content Management includes video, audio and text, embed codes, thumbnail.
Live Channel Management includes filter, categories, and inventory.
Tag Definition is used to define the tag and combine into the content like title, genre,actor, time.
The CMS System, Moreover, supports International ADI 1.0/2.0 standard and Multiple CP/SP injection which make it more flexible.
Interactive EPG
Interactive EPG provides enjoyable experience for customers and following are the key features that make that happen.
● Recommendation
● Intelligent Search
● Personal Favorite
● Viewing History
● Product Purchase
AAA
Starcor AAA system is composed by Subscriber Management, Device Management, Product Management, Authentication Control.
Design personalized tariff strategies for different regions and products, flexible packaging
Provide multiple service options, such as daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual packages, etc.
Multiple superimposable billing strategies, users can purchase on demand in real time
BMS
Starcor Business Management System(BMS) offer user management, product management, billing management and device management etc. which takes operators’ business to new level.
VAS
APP Management is to manage the application upload and download.
Also, it provides API to BOSS System to realize the APP monetization.
PAY
Starcor Pay offers various payment methods including QR code pay, credit card pay, scratch card pay as well as integrates 3rd party mainstream payment platform like Ali Pay, PayPal, WeChat Pay with BOSS, AAA and CMS to satisfy users’ requirements per different pay scenarios.
Various payment approaches supported, including Scratch Card/Credit Card/Debit Card/Online Payment etc. Starcor Payment System could interact with 3rd party BOSS system by Starcor AAA.
This architecture covers the IPTV (including OTT) content lifecycle, from production to end - user delivery. Here's the breakdown:
1. Upper - layer Business Modules
• CP/SP & Source: Supply raw audio - video content.
• CMS: Manages content lifecycle (upload, audit, tag, etc.) and organizes resources (channels, star libraries).
• Production: Processes content (transcoding, packaging) for platform compatibility.
• BOSS: Handles billing, subscriptions, and customer info for commercial operations.
• Tenant: Enables multi - tenant resource isolation and customization.
2. Core Function Modules
• Unified Content Distribution: Integrates content into a shared pool, uses data labels for precise delivery, and manages ads / 媒资.
• Deep EPG: Allows visual EPG design (drag - and - drop, templates) and supports interactions (previews, messaging).
• AAA: Authenticates users/devices, authorizes access, and manages billing/playback rights.
• BMS: Uses AI for business mapping, streamlines ops, and runs marketing activities.
• CDN: Two types—self - built (for OTT, mobile/PAD) and operator - owned (for IPTV, set - top boxes). Ensures stable delivery via monitoring, visualization, and stream optimization.
• VAS: Drives revenue with ads, app stores, and industry - specific apps; supports user interactions (customer service, multi - screen).
• Terminal: Covers smart TVs, mobile devices, and soft set - top boxes. Enables multi - screen sync (casting, cross - device playback).
3. User - side (Client Application)
• OTT: Lightweight, cross - device video via self - built CDN (smart TVs, mobile, PAD).
• IPTV: Stable, operator - backed live/on - demand via set - top boxes (high - def playback).
IPTV System Architecture
This is a flowchart of the IPTV on - demand content management process, showing interactions between key components:
1. Core Components
• Content Supply: CP/SP provides content to CMS. CMS manages aggregation, info, and delivery (connects to Live TV Source for live content).
• Distribution & Playback: Live TV Source links to CDN/VSS for streaming. EPG (mobile/STB) guides users; terminals (Android/iOS/Tizen) play content.
• Business & User Mgmt: BOSS handles billing/orders. BMS manages products & strategies. AAA authenticates users. Online payment supports transactions.
• Analytics: Video data analysis system collects terminal data for insights.
2. Key Flows
• Content: From CP/SP → CMS → Live TV Source/CDN/VSS → Terminals.
• Business: BOSS ↔ BMS ↔ AAA ↔ Terminals (for auth, billing, orders).
• Data: Terminals → Video analytics (for optimization).
IPTV System-On-Demand Content Management Process
This is a flowchart of the IPTV system's on - demand content management process, which can be introduced as follows:
1. Content Management Module
• Content Collection & Storage: Media content is first collected and stored in the system (via “Content Collection” → “Content storage” under “CM”).
• Online/Offline Lifecycle: After storage, content goes through “Content online” for release and “Content offline” for removal, managed by “CM”.
• Format & Protection: Collected media is converted to M3U8 format (common for streaming) and protected by “DRM” (Digital Rights Management) to prevent unauthorized use.
2. Program Arrangement Module
• From Content to Product: Stored content enters “Program management” → “Program arrangement” to be organized into programs. These programs are then “Product Packaging” into marketable offerings.
• Release to EPG: Packaged products are “Product Release” to EPG (Electronic Program Guide), making them visible to users on STBs (Set - Top Boxes).
3. Product Management Module
• User & Monetization Tools: “Product management” includes:
• “AAA” (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting) for user access control.
• “Unified Payment” for billing.
• “User MGNT” (User Management) for account/permission setup.
4. Delivery & Playback
• CDN & STB: M3U8 - formatted content is pushed to “CDN” (Content Delivery Network) for efficient distribution. STBs pull content from CDN to play on TVs.
IPTV System-Time-shift and Playback Management Process
This diagram illustrates the IPTV live content workflow, covering how live programs are managed, distributed, and delivered to users. Here’s a breakdown of the key steps:
1. Program & Channel Setup (Left Side: Channel Management)
• Program Management: Starts with creating/editing live programs (e.g., a news broadcast or sports event).
• Channel Management: Packages programs into channels (like “Sports Channel” or “News Channel”).
• Injection Management: Prepares channel content for distribution, ensuring it’s formatted correctly (converted to M3U8 for streaming) and protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) to prevent piracy.
2. Content Organization (Right Side: Channel Arrangement)
• Column Management: Groups channels into thematic “columns” (e.g., a “Premium Channels” bundle for subscribers).
• Channel Arrangement: Plans the schedule and structure of channels (e.g., which channel airs at 8 PM).
• Service Binding: Links channels to user entitlements (e.g., only premium subscribers can access certain channels).
• Channel Release: Publishes finalized channels to the Live EPG (Electronic Program Guide), making them visible to users.
3. Delivery & Protection
• Live Source → M3U8 + DRM: Live content from the source is converted to M3U8 (a streaming - friendly format) and encrypted with DRM to secure it.
• Live CDN: Distributes encrypted content via a Live CDN (Content Delivery Network) for smooth playback across regions.
4. User Access (Bottom Right: Product/User Management)
• Product Management: Defines channel bundles as “products” (e.g., a “Basic + Sports” package).
• Authentication & Authorization: Checks user subscriptions to grant access (e.g., only paid users can watch premium channels).
• User Management: Manages user accounts, ensuring the right people get the right channel access.
CMS
Starcor Content Management System(CMS) provides a convenient way to manage the VOD Content, Live Channel. VOD Content Management includes video, audio and text, embed codes, thumbnail.
Live Channel Management includes filter, categories, and inventory.
Tag Definition is used to define the tag and combine into the content like title, genre,actor, time.
The CMS System, Moreover, supports International ADI 1.0/2.0 standard and Multiple CP/SP injection which make it more flexible.
Interactive EPG
Interactive EPG provides enjoyable experience for customers and following are the key features that make that happen.
● Recommendation
● Intelligent Search
● Personal Favorite
● Viewing History
● Product Purchase
AAA
Starcor AAA system is composed by Subscriber Management, Device Management, Product Management, Authentication Control.
Design personalized tariff strategies for different regions and products, flexible packaging
Provide multiple service options, such as daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual packages, etc.
Multiple superimposable billing strategies, users can purchase on demand in real time
BMS
Starcor Business Management System(BMS) offer user management, product management, billing management and device management etc. which takes operators’ business to new level.
VAS
APP Management is to manage the application upload and download.
Also, it provides API to BOSS System to realize the APP monetization.
PAY
Starcor Pay offers various payment methods including QR code pay, credit card pay, scratch card pay as well as integrates 3rd party mainstream payment platform like Ali Pay, PayPal, WeChat Pay with BOSS, AAA and CMS to satisfy users’ requirements per different pay scenarios.
Various payment approaches supported, including Scratch Card/Credit Card/Debit Card/Online Payment etc. Starcor Payment System could interact with 3rd party BOSS system by Starcor AAA.