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About

Executive Summary:
BroadBand Networks Corporation (BBNC) was
founded by Ralph Manfredo in 1998 with the
strategy of providing end-to-end solutions for
broadcast quality MPEG-2 digital video streams
over ATM networks. BBNC products are
considered amongst the best quality in video
broadcast through out the world. Currently,
products are installed and operational in over 11
countries. Through partnerships, BBNC is ready
to deploy MPEG 2 Video Encoders for nearly
every application. From Distance Learning to
Video on Demand, BBNC products are the
proven solution to high bandwidth video
delivery.
Since its founding, BBNC has continued to develop products which can be used in broadband situations.
In the near future new products will be announced which will revolutionize the broadcast industry. Keep
this site book-marked for important announcements.
Current product offerings includes:
● MPEG-2 encoder; single and multi-channel configurations
● MPEG-2 decoder; single and multi-channel configurations
● MPEG-2 CODEC; single and multi-channel configurations
● ATM Multiplexer for which patents have been awarded or are pending
● ATM De-Multiplexer Board for which patents have been awarded or are pending
● Fault Tolerant Redundant Multi-Channel Systems
● Network Management System for Control of all Systems on the Network

BroadBand Networks Corporation
990 Richard Avenue Suite 112
Santa Clara, California 95050
Ph.: 408.988.2060
FAX: 408.988.2188

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About

Survey: sales@bbnc.com
Directions to BBNC

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Directions to BBNC


990 Richard Avenue Suite 112

Santa Clara, California 95050

Ph.: 408.988.2060

FAX: 408.988.2188

All ROADS LEAD TO BBNC
From Highway 880

Take 880 South or North and exit on Montague Expressway (West)

Turn left on Trimble (Montague bends to the right at the intersection)

Cross over Highway 101 to Central Expressway (right turn)

Turn Left on Lafeyette

Turn Right on Richard Avenue
BBNC is on the Left side at 990 Richard Avenue; Suite 112
From US 101

Take 101 South or North and exit on Trimble Road (West)

Turn Right on Central Expressway

Turn Left on Lafeyette

Turn right on Richard Avenue

BBNC is on the Left side at 990 Richard Avenue; Suite 112

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Ralph P. Manfredo

Ralph P. Manfredo
President, CEO, Founder

Over 15 years of high technology management experience. During his career, he has introduced
numerous products that were industry firsts in the networking marketplace. Most recently, Manfredo held
management positions with NUKO Information Systems, Inc. BBNC is the successor of that company.
Manfredo managed a leveraged buy out of his old company. Manfredo’s experience includes founder of
SPECTRUM NETWORKS CORPORATION, San Jose, CA, President & CEO; FERRANTI DATACOM,
INC., Sunnyvale, CA - Director, Marketing & Sales and NUKO Information Systems, Inc. Product Line
Manager. As part of the buy out, Manfredo acquired all intellectual properties, patents, trademarks and
physical inventories of the old company. As such, BBNC is positioned to build and ship upon demand
without customer interruption. BBNC under Manfredo’s direction will continue to maintain all existing
equipment and customers as part of BBNC’s commitment to supporting the NUKO product line.
Manfredo has a B.S.E.E, Syracuse University, Utica New York campus.

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Jeffrey Kraft

Jeffrey Kraft
Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Board Member
Mr. Kraft was recently President of Artificial, Inc.; a developer of advanced
e-Commerce website development company. Prior to this, he was President of
MAST; a developed of neural network software applications used in partnership
with on- line trading software applications. Prior to these activities, Mr. Kraft was a
Vice President of DiagSoft, Inc. DiagSoft, Inc., was acquired by Sykes Enterprises,
Inc., Kraft was a key employee and contributor to the success of DiagSoft.

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Lynn Wubbels

Lynn Wubbels
CFO, Board Member
Mr. Wubbels has a broad background in public accounting practice including tax and A&A.
His significant experience with start-up companies and a key team member in the success of several
companies that were either acquired by strategic investors or went public through an IPO. He is
experienced in debt restructuring, workouts, major acquisitions and public offerings. Wubbels ran a
startup through acquisition by a key industry company.
Experienced as both a general and special referee in legal disputes. Experienced as a trustee for both
large and small estates. Wubbels has significant experience with software companies.

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Overview

BroadBand Networks Millennium 2000 family consists of single and multi-channel
MPEG encoder/decoder/CODEC systems and video networking products. BBNC’s
video products are fully compliant with ISO/IEC 13818. Encoders, Decoders and
CODEC's support NTSC, PAL and Inverse Telecine. All BroadBand Networks products
have been designed to meet the rigorous reliability requirements of Bellcore. Product
reliability has been predicted based on Bellcore TR-NWT-000332 Parts Count Method.

Click on Highlighted Model Number for PDF Data Sheet
Single Channel Systems
BBNC-2100E – The BBNC-2100E is a single channel MPEG encoder system with full D1 resolutions up to 704 x 480 (NTSC) and
up to 704 x 576 (PAL) in 4:2:0 format at encode rates of 3 Mbps through 15 Mbps. Capable of encoding MPEG-1, MPEG1+ and MPEG-2,
the BBNC-2100E supports closed captioning (CC) and secondary audio programming (SAP). Included with the BBNC-2100E is BBNC’s
Millennium Graphical User Interface.

BBNC-2110E – The BBNC-2110E is a single channel MPEG encoder system with ½ D1 resolutions up to 352 x 480 (NTSC) and
352 x 576 (PAL) at 4:2:0 formats for use in low bit rate applications of 1 Mbps. Capable of encoding MPEG-1, MPEG1+ and MPEG-2, the
BBNC-2110E supports closed captioning (CC). Included with the BBNC-2110E is BBNC’s Millennium Graphical User Interface.

BBNC-2120E – The BBNC-2120E is a single channel MPEG encoder system with built-in ATM Multiplexer. The encoder supports
full D1 resolutions up to 704 x 480 (NTSC) and up to 704 x 576 (PAL) in 4:2:0 format at encode rates of 3 Mbps through 15 Mbps.
Capable of encoding MPEG-1, MPEG1+ and MPEG-2, the BBNC-2120E supports closed captioning (CC) and secondary audio
programming (SAP). The ATM Multiplexer supports up to three (3) encoders and is available with DS3, E3, OC-3c or STM-1 network
interface modules (NIMs). Included with the BBNC-2120E is BBNC’s Millennium Graphical User Interface.

BBNC-2130E – The BBNC-2130E is a single channel MPEG CODEC system with full D1 resolutions up to 704 x 480 (NTSC) and
up to 704 x 576 (PAL) in 4:2:0 format at encode rates of 3 Mbps through 15 Mbps. Capable of encoding MPEG-1, MPEG1+ and MPEG-2,
the BBNC-2130E supports closed captioning (CC) and secondary audio programming (SAP). Included with the BBNC-2130E is BBNC’s

BBNC-2140E – The BBNC-2140E is a single channel MPEG CODEC system with ½ D1 resolutions up to 352 x 480 (NTSC) and
352 x 576 (PAL) at 4:2:0 formats for use in low bit rate applications of 1 Mbps. Capable of encoding MPEG-1, MPEG1+ and MPEG-2, the
BBNC-2140E supports closed captioning (CC). Included with the BBNC-2140E is BBNC’s Millennium Graphical User Interface.

BBNC-2150E – The BBNC-2150E is a single channel MPEG CODEC system with built-in ATM Multiplexer. The encoder supports full
D1 resolutions up to 704 x 480 (NTSC) and up to 704 x 576 (PAL) in 4:2:0 format at encode rates of 3 Mbps through 15 Mbps. Capable of
encoding MPEG-1, MPEG1+ and MPEG-2, the BBNC-2120E supports closed captioning (CC) and secondary audio programming (SAP).
The ATM Multiplexer supports up to three (3) encoders and is available with DS3, E3, OC-3c or STM-1 network interface modules (NIMs).
Included with the BBNC-2150E is BBNC’s Millennium Graphical User Interface.

BBNC-2160E – The BBNC-2160E is a single channel MPEG CODEC system with built-in ATM DeMultiplexers. The encoder
supports full D1 resolutions up to 704 x 480 (NTSC) and up to 704 x 576 (PAL) in 4:2:0 format at encode rates of 3 Mbps through 15
Mbps. Capable of encoding MPEG-1, MPEG1+ and MPEG-2, the BBNC-2120E supports closed captioning (CC) and secondary audio

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Overview
programming (SAP). The ATM DeMultiplexers drives up to nine (9) decoders and is available with DS3, E3, OC-3c or STM-1 network
interface modules (NIMs). Included with the BBNC-2160E is BBNC’s Millennium Graphical User Interface.

BBNC-2100D – The BBNC-2100D is a single channel MPEG decoder that supports closed captioning (CC) and secondary audio
programming (SAP). The decoder supports resolutions up to 704 x 480 (NTSC) and up to 704 x 576 (PAL) in 4:2:0 format at encode rates
of 3 Mbps through 15 Mbps. The BBNC-2100D has both analog and digital audio and video outputs.

Multi-channel Systems

BBNC-2200E – The BBNC-2200E is a Fault Tolerant multi-channel MPEG encoder system with N+1 redundancy of all critical
components which are "hot swap" capable. The BBNC-2200E supports up to nine (9) MPEG encoder channels with built-in ATM
multiplexers, Audio/Video/MPEG router switch, and monitoring Decoder. The encoders support full D1 resolutions up to 704 x 480 (NTSC)
and up to 704 x 576 (PAL) in 4:2:0 format at encode rates of 3 Mbps through 15 Mbps. Capable of encoding MPEG-1, MPEG1+ and
MPEG-2, the BBNC-2200E supports closed captioning (CC) and secondary audio programming (SAP). The ATM Multiplexer supports up
to three (3) encoders and is available with DS3, E3, OC-3c or STM-1 network interface modules (NIMs). Included with the BBNC-2200E is
BBNC’s Millennium Management System.

BBNC-2210E – The BBNC-2210E is a Fault Tolerant multi-channel MPEG CODEC system with N+1 redundancy of all critical
components which are "hot swap" capable. The BBNC-2210E supports up to nine (9) MPEG CODEC channels with built-in ATM
multiplexers, Audio/Video/MPEG router switch, and monitoring Decoder. The CODECs support full D1 resolutions up to 704 x 480 (NTSC)
and up to 704 x 576 (PAL) in 4:2:0 format at encode rates of 3 Mbps through 15 Mbps. Capable of encoding and decoding MPEG-1,
MPEG1+ and MPEG-2, the BBNC-2210E supports closed captioning (CC) and secondary audio programming (SAP). The ATM
Multiplexer supports up to three (3) encoders and is available with DS3, E3, OC-3c or STM-1 network interface modules (NIMs). Included
with the BBNC-2210E is BBNC’s Millennium Management System.

BBNC-2220N - The BBNC-2200N consists of two independent ATM multiplexers each capable of supporting three (3), six (6) or nine
(9) input ports. Each ATM MUX is available with DS3, E3, OC-3c or STM-1 network interface modules (NIMs).

BBNC-2230N - The BBNC-2230N consists of two independent ATM DeMultiplexers each with nine (9) output ports. Each ATM
Demux is available with DS3, E3, OC-3c or STM-1 network interface modules (NIMs).

BBNC-2200D - The BBNC-2200D is a multi-channel MPEG decoder system that supports closed captioning (CC) and secondary
audio programming (SAP). The decoder supports resolutions up to 704 x 480 (NTSC) and up to 704 x 576 (PAL) in 4:2:0 format at encode
rates of 3 Mbps through 15 Mbps. The BBNC-2100D has both analog and digital audio and video outputs.

Network Products
BBNC-2300N - The BBNC-2300N is a stand-alone ATM Multiplexer capable of supporting three (3), six (6) or nine (9) input ports.
Each ATM MUX is available with DS3, E3, OC-3c or STM-1 network interface modules (NIMs). Included with the BBNC-2300E is BBNC’s

BBNC-2310N - The BBNC-2310N is a stand-alone ATM DeMultiplexers capable of supporting nine (9) output ports. Each ATM
Demux is available with DS3, E3, OC-3C or STM-1 network interface modules (NIMs). Included with the BBNC-2310E is BBNC’s


Overview

Network Management Products

BMS-2000™ – The BroadBand Networks Corporation (BBNC) BroadBand Management System 2000 is
an SNMPv2 compliant network management system designed to run with Hewlett-Packard’s OpenView® on a Sun SPARCstation ™ or
higher workstation running Sun Solaris® . BMS can manage all BBNC products across the network including. BMS is an integral part of
BBNC’s fault tolerant operation. BMS-2000 is MIB-II compliant and is also compliant with ATM Forum RFC1695


Millennium BBNC 2100E Single Channel
Encoder System

Features Product Overview

• Real Time MPEG-2 BBNC’s MILLENNIUM BBNC-
encoding 2100E provides a single channel
• MPEG-2 over ATM using real-time MPEG-2 encoding
OC-3c, STM-1 DS3 or E3 solution.
networks
• Compact design The BBNC-2100E offers a
• Simultaneous bi-
standards-based open
directional communication
architecture for MPEG-2
• Control of picture quality
through digital filtering and broadcast quality video
enhancement applications. It supports many
• User friendly GUI for video sources such as D1, YUV
configuration maintenance and S-Video. The BBNC-2100E
• Modular design facilitates also supports a range of video compression rates from 1.5 Mb/s to 18.4 Mb/s.
easy reconfiguration
• SNMP based network BBNC’s single channel encoder system is a Plug and Play product, complete with
management compatibility
the necessary CPU, operating system and control software preloaded. HighView,
• Current IBM Mpeg-2
BBNC’s user-friendly graphical interface, allows intuitive control of all system
encoder chip sets
• Integrated Encoder / parameters.
Decoder design
The BBNC-2100E can accept video input from multiple devices such as VTRs,
VCRs, cameras, live and satellite feeds. BBNC’s BBNC-2100E digitizes and
compresses a single video channel and one or two stereo audio channels and
multiplexes them into an MPEG-2 compliant transport stream.

ATM network requirements are supported with the optional BBNC-2300N ATM Trunking Multiplexer. The BBNC-2300N
will take serial MPEG Transport stream data from up to three BBNC MILLENNIUM BBNC-2100E encoders, multiplex
them and output the multiplexed data to an industry standard ATM communications network.

The BBNC-2100E provides alarms and indicator lights for easy diagnosis. Alarms are trapped and the information is sent
to the optional MILLENNIUM Management System (HMS) network. BBNC’s architecture provides SNMP-based network
management compatibility for customers who wish to design their own network management system. The BBNC-2100E
can be accessed remotely for service and configuration requirements.

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Encoder System

Deliverables Options

• 3 RU UL/FCC • SNMP (ASN-1
Qualified Chassis compatible) Network
• SPARC CPU with 16 management MIB
MB DRAM • ATM Multiplexing
• Hard Disk with Sun up to three channels
OS Software • Millennium Network
• SNMP Network Management System;
Management MIB HP OpenView based
• Manuals
• Single board supports
up to 9 channels

Specifications

• Mpeg-2 4:2:0 MP@ML or 4:2:2 High Profile
• Support for 525/60 and 625/50 in analog composite (NTSL/PAL), component analog and
component digital video inputs
• Multiple internal resolutions via resampling and filtering of luma and chroma
• Horizontal resolution: 576 (PAL) and 480 (NTSC)
• 4”3 and 16:9 aspect ratio supported
• MPEG-2 adaptive field/frame motion estimation
• IPB frame encoding from 1.5Mb/s to 20 Mb/s
• Wide multi level motion vector search range
• Supports open and closed multiple GOP structures


Encoder System

MPEG-2 Video Encoder
Video Range MPEG-2 adaptive field/frame encoding (MP@ML) at bit rates from 1.5 Mb/s to 20 Mb/s
Video Input Analog: NTSC, PAL, S-Video
Digital: D1
MPEG-2 Output 1.5 Mb/s to 20 Mb/s

Audio Encoder
Audio Input Analog: Two stereo channels each p to 384 Kb/s audio stream, mono, stereo, joint stereo, dual channel
MPEG Output Mpeg-1 Layer 2
Audio Output MPEG-1 layer 2 encoding (Musicam) at bit rate from 64 Kb/s to 384 Kb/s

Synchronizer and PES MUX
Data Output TS MPEG-2 transport stream over serial RS-422, serial TAXI and DS-2 at link rates up to 18.4 MBPS
Management Remote Control via SNMP based manager

Physical Specifications
Dimensions 5.25” H x 17” W x 25” D, (134mm H x 434mm W x 638mm D)

Power Specifications
AC Voltage Range 100 to 265 V AC Auto detecting ± 10%
Line Frequency 47/63 Hz, Auto sensing
Power Consumption 80 W

Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature 10° C to 32°c (50°to 90° F)
Non-Operating Temperature -25°C to 60°C (-13°F to 140°F)
Operating Humidity Non Condensing up to 80%
Non Operating Humidity Non Condensing up to 95%
Operating Altitude Up to 10,000 ft ( 3,048 m)
Non Operating Altitude Up to 10,000 ft ( 3,048 m)


Millennium BBNC 2130E Single Channel (CODEC)
Encoder / Decoder System


BBNC’s Millennium BBNC 2130E
provides a single channel solution
• Real Time MPEG-2 encoding encoder / decoder (CODEC) for
• MPEG-2 over ATM using OC- real-time MPEG-2 encoding.
3c, STM-1 DS3 or E3 networks
• Compact design The BBNC 2130E offers a
• Simultaneous bi-directional standards based open architecture
communication for MPEG-2 broadcast quality video
• Control of picture quality applications. It supports many
through digital filtering and video sources such as D1, YUV and
enhancement S-Video. The BBNC 2130E also
• User friendly GUI for supports a range of video
configuration maintenance compression rates from 1.5Mb/s to
• Modular design facilitates easy 20Mb/s.
reconfiguration
• SNMP based network BBNC’s single channel CODEC
management compatibility system is a “Plug and Play” product complete with all the necessary CPU, operating system
• Current IBM Mpeg-2 encoder and control software pre-loaded. HighView, BBNC’s user friendly graphical interface allows
chip sets intuitive control of all system parameters
• Integrated Encoder / Decoder
design The BBNC 2130E can accept video input from multiple devices such as VTR’s, VCR’s,
cameras, live and satellite feeds. BBNC’s BBNC 2130E digitizes and compresses a single
video channel and one or two stereo audio channels and multiplexes them into an MPEG-2
compliant transport stream.

ATM network requirements are supported with the optional BBNC 2300N ATM Trunking Multiplexer. The BBNC 2300N will take serial
MPEG-2 transport stream data from up to three BBNC Millennium encoders, multiplex them and output the multiplexed data to an
industry standard ATM communications network.

The BBNC 2130E provides alarms and indicator lights for easy diagnosis. Alarms are trapped and the information is sent to the
optional Millennium Management System (MMS) network. BBNC’s architecture provides SNMP based network management
compatibility for customers who wish to design their own network management system. The BBNC 2130E can be accessed remotely
for service and configuration requirements.

Copyright BROADBAND NETWORKS CORPORATION BROADBAND NETWORKS CORPORATION
1999. All Rights Reserved BBNC shall not be responsible for 990 Richard Avenue Suite 112
any errors or omissions contained in this document and reserves Santa Clara, California 95050 USA
the right to make changes without notice 408-988-2060 FAX 408-988-2188 URL www.bbnc.com



• 3 RU UL/FCC Qualified • SNMP (ASN-1 compatible)
Chassis Network management MIB
• SPARC CPU with 16 MB • ATM Multiplexing up to three
DRAM channels
• Hard Disk with Sun OS • Millennium Network
Software Management System; HP
• SNMP Network Management OpenView based
MIB
• Manuals
• Single board supports up to 9
channels

Specifications

• Support for 525/60 and 625/50 in analog composite (NTSL/PAL), component analog and component digital
video inputs


Digital: D1

Audio Encoder






½ Encoder / Decoder System
D1

The BBNC-2140E utilizes
• Real Time MPEG-2 an advanced motion
encoding JPEG video CODEC that
• MPEG-2 over ATM using integrates the power of
OC-3c, STM-1 DS3 or E3 ATM with state-of-the-art
networks broadcast quality video
• Compact design and audio. The 2140E
• Simultaneous bi- offers an affordable
directional communication
alternative to high end
• Control of picture quality
through digital filtering and
MPEG-2 I-frame
enhancement solutions. The feature rich
• User friendly GUI for 2140E provides
configuration maintenance simultaneous encoding
• Modular design facilitates and decoding functions of
easy reconfiguration PAL/NTSC video at 60
• SNMP based network fields/30 frames per second at 640 x 480 resolution. Video is transmitted using
management compatibility mJPEG compression under user selectable compression ratios.
• Current IBM Mpeg-2
encoder chip sets The 2140E supports both a single video camera and a single high resolution
• Integrated Encoder / display monitor for excellent broadcast quality video and stereo audio.
Decoder design
The 2140E provides two (2) ATM OC-3c interfaces designed for network flexibility
and performance. The 2140E transports video and audio over a single ATM
network interface to reach across the campus or across the world. An auxiliary ATM
interface is available for connecting a workstation or PC to expand the magnitude of
user applications. The 2140E may also be cascaded to other 2140E units via the auxiliary ATM port. The BBNC-2140E is
equipped with an SNMP agent and is operational under a SNMP client such as HP OpenView.

ATM network requirements are supported with the optional BBNC 2300N ATM Trunking Multiplexer. The BBNC 2300N
will take serial MPEG-2 transport stream data from up to three BBNC Millennium encoders, multiplex them and output the
multiplexed data to an industry standard ATM communications network.

The BBNC 2140E provides alarms and indicator lights for easy diagnosis. Alarms are trapped and the information is sent
to the optional Millennium Management System (MMS) network. BBNC’s architecture provides SNMP based network
management compatibility for customers who wish to design their own network management system. The BBNC 2140E
can be accessed remotely for service and configuration requirements.


D1

Deliverables
• 3 RU UL/FCC Qualified Chassis
• SPARC CPU with 16 MB DRAM
• Hard Disk with Sun OS Software
• SNMP Network Management MIB
• Manuals
• Single board supports up to 9 channels

Options
• SNMP (ASN-1 compatible) Network management MIB
• ATM Multiplexing up to three channels
• Millennium Network Management System; HP OpenView based
Specifications

• Support for 525/60 and 625/50 in analog composite (NTSL/PAL), component analog and component
digital video inputs

Applications Features
• Surveillance • Broadcast quality video
• Distance learning • Low latency
• Telemedicine • ATM interface
• Tele-Conferencing • Multiple video input ports
• Public Address • Selectable compression ratio
• On Demand Video • Simultaneous bi-directional communication
• Near On Demand Video • Multi-unit cascade ability
• SNMP control High performance


D1

Digital: D1

Audio Encoder








BBNC’s Millennium BBNC 2150E
provides a single channel solution
• Real Time MPEG-2 encoding encoder / decoder (CODEC) for
• MPEG-2 over ATM using OC- real-time MPEG-2 encoding.
3c, STM-1 DS3 or E3 networks
• Compact design The BBNC 2150E offers a
• Simultaneous bi-directional standards based open architecture
communication for MPEG-2 broadcast quality video
• Control of picture quality applications. It supports many
through digital filtering and video sources such as D1, YUV and
enhancement S-Video. The BBNC 2150E also
• User friendly GUI for supports a range of video
configuration maintenance compression rates from 1.5Mb/s to
• Modular design facilitates easy 20Mb/s.
reconfiguration
• SNMP based network BBNC’s single channel CODEC
management compatibility system is a “Plug and Play” product complete with all the necessary CPU, operating system
• Current IBM Mpeg-2 encoder and control software pre-loaded. HighView, BBNC’s user friendly graphical interface allows
chip sets intuitive control of all system parameters
• Integrated Encoder / Decoder
design The BBNC 2150E can accept video input from multiple devices such as VTR’s, VCR’s,
cameras, live and satellite feeds. BBNC’s BBNC 2150E digitizes and compresses a single
video channel and one or two stereo audio channels and multiplexes them into an MPEG-2
compliant transport stream.

ATM network requirements are supported with the optional BBNC 2300N ATM Trunking Multiplexer. The BBNC 2300N will take serial
MPEG-2 transport stream data from up to three BBNC Millennium encoders, multiplex them and output the multiplexed data to an
industry standard ATM communications network.

optional Millennium Management System (MMS) network. BBNC’s architecture provides SNMP based network management
compatibility for customers who wish to design their own network management system. The BBNC 2150E can be accessed remotely
for service and configuration requirements.




• 3 RU UL/FCC Qualified • SNMP (ASN-1 compatible)
Chassis Network management MIB
• SPARC CPU with 16 MB • ATM Multiplexing up to three
DRAM channels
• Hard Disk with Sun OS • Millennium Network
Software Management System; HP
• SNMP Network Management OpenView based
MIB
• Manuals
channels

Specifications

• Support for 525/60 and 625/50 in analog composite (NTSL/PAL), component analog and component digital
video inputs


Digital: D1

Audio Encoder






Millennium BBNC 2100D MPEG-2 Decoder
Features

• MPEG-2 Decoder
Product
• Main Profile@Main Level Overview
• Composite PAL/NTSC Video BBNC’s BBNC
• Digital Video CCIR 601 2100D is a single
• Analog Audio channel real-time
• Digital Audio SPDIF
MPEG-2 decoder.
• Closed Captioning
The BBNC 21—D
• RS-422 Serial MPEG-2 Input
takes MEPG-2
• RS-232 Console Port
Transport Stream
• Front Panel Status LED’s
• Compact Design input and converts it into video and audio outputs. Analog Video output can be
• 19” 1 RU Rack Mount Chassis configured to NTSC or PAL.

BBNC 2100D’s attractive and compact 1RU design can be used as a rack mount
decoder in a standard 19” Telco chassis or as a standalone desktop unit.
Configuration to the unit is provided via a RS-232 console port. Status of the unit
is shown via front panel LED’s.

BBNC-2100D can be used in many different applications:
• Using the BBNC 2310 ATM Demultiplexer for Video transmission
over ATM networks. Up to nine decoders can be used for this
cable head end application.
• Can be used with ASSL modems to transport MPEG-2 video
over twisted pair copper

Monitoring decoder in conjunction with the BBNC 2100E single channel and BBNC
2200E multiple channel encoders.
Specifications
Input MPEG-2 Transport Stream
RS-422 Serial
Bit Rate: 1.5Mb/s to 20 Mb/s
Connector: RJ45
Video Output PAL/NTSC
RS-170A NTSC
ITU PAL
Connector: BNC
Resolution: 720 x 480 @ 30Hz (NTSC), 720 x 576 @ 25Hz (PAL)
360 x 480 @ 30Hz (NTSC), 360 x 576 @ 25Hz (PAL)
Output Connector: RCA (Analog), XLR (Digital)
Audio Modes: Stereo, Joint Stereo, Mono, Dual Channel
Physical Dimensions Dimensions: 19” W, 1.75” H, 9” D
Operating Temperature: 0°to 40°C, (32°to 110°F)
Storage Temperature: -20°to 60°C (-4°to 140° F)
Humidity: 0% to 95% Non Condensing
Altitude: 0 to 2500 m
Power Specifications AC Voltage Range: 100 to 265 V AC, Auto detecting ± 10%
Line Frequency: 47/63 Hz, Auto Sensing
Power Consumption: 15W


BBNC-2200E
MULTI-CHANNEL
MPEG-2
ENCODER
SYSTEM
FEATURES

• 1-32 channels of real-time The BBNC-2200E has a standards- The BBNC BBNC-2300N ATM trunking
MPEG-2 encoding based open architecture for MPEG-2 multiplexer is a key component of the
broadcast quality video applications. The VF-10000 solution. Each ATM
• MPEG-2 over ATM using BBNC-2200E is available as a fully subsystem accepts up to 18 channels of
OC-3, STM-1, OC-12, integrated network ready system MPEG-2 Transport Stream and
DS-3, E3 including encoders, CPU, ATM combines them into a single OC-3 or
multiplexer, audio/video/data router, STM1 ATM data stream output. It can
enclosure, and a sophisticated SNMP also provide DS3 or E3 ATM data
• CCIR 601 and AES/EBU
based network and system manager. stream output that supports up to seven
input capability
The system can be configured for full MPEG-2 transport streams. A standard
redundancy and hot swappable modules BBNC-2300N has one nine channel
• I, IP, and IPB framing
for increased network integrity. multiplexer board. A second board can
• Selectable video resolutions be added for a total of 18 channels for
The BBNC-2200E supports video each subsystem. A dedicated Sun
sources including CCIR601, NTSC, PAL Microsystems SPARC CPU provides
• Variable bit rates (1.5 to
and audio sources includes analog as program control and monitoring of
15Mbs)
well as AES/EBU. system status.
• ATM AAL5
The BBNC-2200E encoder subsystems System and network management is
provide, I, IP or IBP MPEG-2 encoding. provided by the BBNC Millennium
• Redundancy
They take video and audio inputs and Management System (HMS). The HMS
create a single serial MPEG-2 transport system runs under HP OpenView on a
• Hot swappable modules The BBNC-2200E is a member of stream. The encoder modules accept SPARC workstation. It monitors and
the BBNC Millennium family of video and audio inputs in either analog or collects historical data on the input and
• Compact design encoding systems and is the most digital formats and outputs the fully output channels. It also provides the
flexible encoding system in the world. compliant MPEG-2 Transport Stream capability to monitor system status and
• Sophisticated SNMP The BBNC-2200E is a multi-channel over an RS-422 interface. The BBNC- address system parameters on a local or
management system solution available in configurations 2200E maximizes network efficiency by remote basis.
that include up to 32 channels. providing variable bit rates from 1.5 to 15
• User friendly GUI for for individual channels.
reconfiguration and status The basic 32 channel system uses
monitoring an SDH add/drop multiplexer to
multiplex four STM1 output streams
into a single STM4 output stream.

1
Video Inputs

2
Video MPEG-2 MPEG-2
D1, YUV Digitizing Video
SVHS, PAL 3 & Filtering Encoder
NTSC Transport System
. Program (PES)
.
. 32

Network Interface ATM
MUX
Fast & Wide SCSI

1
Audio Inputs

Audio MPEG-2
2 Audio
Digitizing
Encoder
Analog 3

.
Video
.
Server
.
18
Data Buffer

Data In

BBNC-2200E Block Diagram

BBNC-2200E
MULTI-CHANNEL
MPEG-2
ENCODER
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

• MPEG-2 Main Profile at Main Level (MP@ML) profile conformance
• Support for 525/60 and 625/50 in analog composite (NTSC/PAL),
component analog and component digital video inputs
• Multiple internal resolutions via resampling and filtering of luma and chroma:
Horizontal Resolution: 704,352
Vertical Resolution: 576(PAL) and 480(NTSC)
• 4:3 and aspect ratios supported
• MPEG-2 adaptive field/frame motion estimation and DCT
• I, P and B-frame encoding from 1.5 to 15 Mbps
• Wide multi-level motion vector search range
• Supports open and closed multiple GOP structures including I only, IP and IBP

Video Encoder Subsystem
MPEG output 1.5-15 Mbps MPEG-2 format
Video input Analog: NTSC, PAL, S-Video
Digital: DT CCIR601 (Serial)

Audio Encoder Subsystem
Audio input Analog
MPEG output Two stereo channels each up to 384Kb/
MPEG-1 Layer 2 audio stream, mono
stereo, joint stereo, dual channel
ATM MUX
Data input Serial RS-422 or Serial TAXI
Output OC-3c, STM-1 DS3 or E3
Network format UDP/IP over ATM AAL5
Processor Sun Sparc
Management Remote control via SNMP-based
manager

Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (50°F to 90°F)
Encoders Non-operating temperature -20°C to 80°C (-13°F to 140°F)
(Up to 32) Operating humidity Non-condensing up to 80% (10-80%)
Non-operating humidity Non-condensing up to 95% (10-80%)

Dimensions 24.13” W x 36.0” D x 76.13” H
Weight 1100Lbs. (510Kg.)

Voltage range 120 VAC + 15%
Line frequency 50/60 Hz + 10%
Amps 10.2 A

ATM Mux (2)

2393 Qume Drive, San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
(1) 408-232.0100 fax (1) 408-232.0106
BBNC-2200E website: http://www.BBNC.com
Millennium Cabinet Configuration

Millennium BBNC 2210E MPEG-2 Multi-Channel Encoder System


• 1 to 9 channels of real time The Millennium BBNC 2210E is a fully
MPEG encoding / decoding integrated network ready, multi-channel
per chassis encoder system. It provides from one to
nine encoder / decoder (CODEC) channels
• MPEG-2 over ATM using of real time MPEG-2 encoding capability.
OC-3c, STM-1, DS3, or E3
networks The BBNC 2210E provides a cost-effective
• Redundancy capabilities can solution for multiple CODEC installations. It
features redundancy, fault tolerance and
switch channels instantly software control at a system level. The
• Simultaneous bi-directional HighView user-friendly graphical interface
communication allows intuitive control of all system
• Integrated MPEG-2 decoder parameters.
for monitoring The Millennium BBNC 2210E offers a
• User-friendly GUI for standards based open architecture for
configuration maintenance MEPG-2 broadcast quality video
applications. It supports many video
• Elimination of down time
sources such as D1, YUV and S-Video.
with hot-swappable boards The BBNC 2210E also supports a range of
• Modular design facilitates video compression rates from 1.5Mb/s to 20
easy reconfiguration Mb/s.
• SNMP based network
The system also offers the ability to change bit rates for efficient network bandwidth
management compatibility management. The system interface software provides the capability to set bandwidth of
• Remote diagnostic capability each channel form 1.5 Mb/s to 20 Mb/s.

The BBNC 2210E system gives the networks operator greater control over final picture
quality for each individual channel. Based on source content, this feature is extremely
useful if the source material is damaged or dirty. An optional onboard decoder allows
monitoring of the output stream.

The optional BBNC 2300N ATM Trunking Multiplexer subsystem provides advanced ATM networking capability. The BBNC 2300N has
the ability to Mux serial data from the three to nine channels of video on a single ATM stream. A second BBNC 2300N can be added to
the system providing an additional 9 channels for redundancy. The BBNC 2300N supports OC-3c, STM-1 fiber networks and DS3, E 3
copper networks.

An integrated audio, video and data router is also available. It provides routing of analog and digital signals and is a key component on
the BBNC 2210E redundancy capability. The audio, video and data router will route any input to any like output.

Millennium management system which operates under HP OpenView. The BBNC 2210E can be accessed remotely for service and
configuration requirements.



Deliverables
• Equipment Cabinet System Options
• Redundant Power Supplies
• 21 Slot VME Card Cage
• Primary and Secondary Fan • Full Redundancy
Tray • Multiple Redundancy at Video Typical System Layout
• SPARC CPU with 16Mb Input
DRAM • Multiple Redundancy at Audio
• Hard Disk with SUN OS Input
Software • Video/Audio/Data Router
• SNMP Network • Redundant SPARC CPU & Hard
Management MIB Disk with Software AUDIO/VIDEO SWITCH

• 1 to 9 Encoder Board
Subassemblies ATM Multiplexer SET TOP BOX

• Manuals • Up to Nine (9) Channels
• SNMP (ASN.1 compatible)
PRIMARY FAN ASSY
Network Management MIB
• SPARC CPU with Hard Disk
and Software
21 SLOT 9U
CARD CAGE

ATM MUX ASSY



Specifications
Standard Functions
• MPEG-2 Main Profile at Main Level (MP@ML) profile conformance
• Support for 525/60 and 625/50 in analog composite (NTSC/PAL), component analog and component digital video inputs
• Horizontal Resolution: 704, 353
• Vertical Resolution: 576 (PAL), 480 (NTSC)
• 4:3 aspect ratio supported
• IPB-frame encoding from 1.5Mb/s to 20Mb/s
• Wide multi-level motion vector search range
MPEG-2 Video Encoder Subsystem
Video Range MPEG-2 adaptive field/frame encoding 4:2:0 (ML@MP) or 4:2:2 High Profile at bit rates from 1.5Mb/s to
20Mb/s
Digital : D1

Audio Encoder Subsystem
Audio Input Analog: Two Stereo channels each up to 384 Kb/s audio stream, mono, stereo, joint stereo, dual channel
MPEG Output MPEG-1 Layer 2


ATM MUX
Data Input TS Serial RS-422 or Serial TAXI
Output OC-3c, STM-1 DS3 or E3
Network Format ATM AAL5
Processor SUN SPARC

Monitor Decoder Subsystem
Data Serial RS-422
Output RS-170 Composite Video and Stereo Audio and Digital Composite video



Operating temperature 10 C to 32 C (50 F to 90 F)
Non Operating Temperature 25 C to 60 C (-13 F to 140 F)
Operating Humidity Non-condensing up to 80%
Non Operating Humidity Non-condensing up to 95%
Non-operating Altitude Up to 10,000 ft ( 3,048 m)
Dimensions 23.5” W, 31.0” D, 73.0” H
597mm W, 787mm D, 1854.5mm H
Power Specifications Voltage: 208V AC ± 15%
Line Frequency: 50/60 Hz ± 10%
Amps: 20A


Millennium BBNC 2300N ATM Multiplexer System


The BBNC 2300N ATM
• Multiplexes up to nine MPEG-2
Multiplexer is a key component of
Transport Streams onto one ATM
interface the BBNC Millennium system,
• Applies ATM Adaptation Layer 5 enabling the implementation of
(AAL5) by converting two BBNC’s video networking
Transport Stream packets into solution over standard ATM
eight ATM cells per ATM Forum networks. The BBNC 2300N
specification provides the ability to multiplex
• Inserts appropriate VPI/VCI up to nine MPEG-2 video
addressing onto each of the streams, coming from the nine
multiplexed video streams BBNC Millennium encoders onto
• Supports both VBR (Variable Bit
a single ATM network interface
Rate) and CBR (Constant Bit
Rate) compatible with the ATM Forum
• Supports an enterprise ATM MIB UNI 3.1 specification. As a result, the BBNC 2300N is treated as a standard ATM
for SNMP management edge device.
• Supports a variety of ATM The BBNC 2300N Multiplexer is housed in a compact three RU (Rack Unit) chassis. It
physical Interfaces consists of a motherboard, supporting three channels and two daughter boards supporting
• Compatible with ATM Forum an additional three channels each. In addition, the BBNC 2300N contains a CPU board for
UNI 3.1 control and SNMP management, a hard disk and a power supply.

Optional multiplexing redundancy may be implemented with the addition of a second ATM
Multiplexer. The redundant ATM Multiplexer is fed from the second output port of the
Millennium encoder. The resulting two ATM interface outputs (one from each set of
Deliverables Multiplexer boards) are fed into a standard ATM switch. Only one ATM link out of the ATM
switch will be active at a time. The back-up ATM Multiplexer will be selected under SNMP
control when the primary ATM Multiplexer fails.

The BBNC ATM Multiplexer supports a variety of ATM physical interfaces including DS3,
• 3 Rack unit VME Chassis OC3c, E3 and STM1. This is achieved by using a stand-based physical layer daughter
board, interfacing to the standard ATM Forum UTOPIA bus.
channels The BBNC 2300N implements a rich set of and enterprise Management Information Base
• Manuals (MIB) to control ATM, MPEG-2, and redundancy specific parameters. The BBNC 2300N
can be managed by and off the shelf SNMP management station.
The BBNC 2310N ATM Multiplexer supports a variety of ATM physical interfaces, including
DS3, OC3c, E3 and STM1. This is achieved by using a standards based physical layer


Millennium BBNC 2300N ATM Multiplexer System

Specifications
Processor Sun SPARC CPU running Sun OS
Input 3.6 or 9RS 422 or TAXI streams variable bit rate (1D20 Mb/s)
Out put DS3, OC3c, STM1, E3
Connectors Input: RJ45 for RS422 or Serial TAXI
Output: SC for OC3c/STM1
Control RS232A – DB9
RS232B – DB9
10Base-T Ethernet

Non Operating Altitude Up to 30,000 ft ( 9144 m)

Dimensions 5.25” H x 17” W x 25” D, 134mm H x 434mm W x 638mm D

Line Frequency 47/63 Hz, Auto Sensing
DC Voltage 48VDC Optional


Millennium BBNC 2310N ATM DeMultiplexer System


The BBNC 2310N ATM
• Demultiplexer one ATM input Demultiplexer is a key component of
into 9 MPEG-2 Transport the BBNC Millennium system,
Streams enabling the implementation of
• Compatible with ATM Forum BBNC’s video networking solution
UNI 3.1 over standard ATM networks. The
• Converts ATM Adaptation BBNC 2310N ATM Demultiplexer
Layer 5 (AAL5) into Transport provides the ability to demultiplexer
Stream packets an ATM interface input, compatible
• Decodes appropriate VPI/VCI with the ATM Forum UNI 3.1
addresses off each of the specification, into 9 MPEG-2 video
multiplexed video streams streams. These are in turn fed into
• Supports both VBR (Variable BBNC’s single and multi channel
Bit Rate) and CBR (Constant decoders (BBNC 2100D). As a
Bit Rate) result the BBNC 2100D is treated as
• Supports an enterprise ATM a standard ATM edge device.
MIB for SNMP management The BBNC 2310N ATM Demultiplexer is housed in a compact 3 RU (Rack Mount) VME
• Supports a variety of ATM chassis. In addition, the BBNC 2310N contains a CPU board for control and SNMP
physical interfaces management, a hard disk and a power supply. Optional Demultiplexer redundancy may be
implemented, with the addition of a second BBNC 2310N unit.

The BBNC 2310N ATM Multiplexer supports a variety of ATM physical interfaces, including
DS3, OC3c, E3 and STM1. This is achieved by using a standards based physical layer
Deliverables daughter board, VIA a standard ATM forum UTOPIA bus.

The BBNC 2310N implements a rich enterprise Management Informational Base (MIB), to
control ATM specific parameters. The result is that when the BBNC 2310N can be managed
by an off the shelf SNMP management station.
• 3 Rack unit VME Chassis
channels
• Manuals


Millennium BBNC 2310N ATM DeMultiplexer System

Specifications
Processor Sun SPARC CPU running Sun OS
Input Physical Transmission options: DS3, OC-3c, STM01, E3
ATM Mapping / Framing Options: DS3 Direct or PLCP Mapped, OC-3c or STM-1 SONET Mapped
Out put 9x RS422 Streams Variable bit Rate (1 – 20 Mb/c)
Connectors Input: SC for OC3c/STM-1 BNC for DS3/E3
Output: RJ45 for RS 422
Control RS232A – DB9
RS232B – DB9
10Base-T Ethernet

Non Operating Altitude Up to 30,000 ft ( 9144 m)

Dimensions 5.25” H x 17” W x 25” D, 134mm H x 434mm W x 638mm D

Line Frequency 47/63 Hz, Auto Sensing
DC Voltage 48VDC Optional


News

Press Releases
December 28, 1998

January 4, 1999

January 5, 1999
February 12, 1999

April 15, 1999
April 19,1999
Technical Briefings
INTELLIGENT VIDEO SERVICES NETWORK

BBNC 2110E MPEG 2 ENCODER OVER INVERSE MUX

NASA Experiments: MPEG-2 over ATM over Satellite QOS Experiments

Characterization, Modeling and Multiplexing of Real-Time MPEG-2 Video

Plan to meet with us at any of the following shows
sales@bbnc.com

May 7 - 10, 2000 New Orleans, LA
March 1 - 3, 2000 TeleCon East Washington, DC www.ncta.com
www.abctelecon.com

May 7 - 10, 2000 Networld + Interop 2000
www.zdevents.com
April 8 - 13, 2000 NAB 2000 Las Vegas, NV
www.nab.org

June 4 - 8, 2000 SuperCom 2000 Atlanta, GA
www.supercom 2000.com

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Press Release: December 28, 1998
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Jeffrey O. Kraft Ralph P. Manfredo
(408) 232-0100
jkraft@bbnc.com rmanfredo@bbnc.com

BroadBand Networks Corporation Announces
Acquisition of NUKO Assets
SAN JOSE, CA, December 28, 1998 ⎯ BroadBand Networks Corporation (BBNC) a Silicon
Valley start-up announced today the acquisition of all assets of NUKO Information Systems Inc.
(NASDAQ:NUKO). Among the assets acquired were all raw material, finished goods inventory
(FGI) and test equipment necessary to manufacture and service NUKO’s Highlander line of both
single and multi-channel MPEG encoder and decoder systems. In addition to the inventory, BBNC
also acquired all NUKO intellectual property pertaining to the hardware designs, firmware designs,
PLD designs and software designs for all NUKO products. Products include encoders, decoders,
and ATM multiplexers, ATM demultiplexers and the Highlander Management System, an SNMP
network management system. Also included in the acquisition are all patents; all patents pending,
trade marks and copyrights. The acquisition represents a$30M R & D expenditure along with a
combined inventory valued at over $8M and test equipment valued at over $300,000.
NUKO Information Systems customers include Nortel (NASDAQ:NTL), ADC Telecom
(NASDAQ:ADCT), Westell (NASDAQ:WSTL), Samsung, Daewoo, NASA, Bell South
(NYS:BLS), Telus Multimedia (TORONTO:T*), and Korea Telecom. In addition, NUKO had
strategic alliances with Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO), Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ:ORCL)
and Digital Equipment Corporation (NYS:DEC).
As part of its commitment to customer support, BroadBand Networks will provide ongoing support
to all NUKO customers and will continue to provide those customers NUKO products.
Founded by Ralph P. Manfredo, President & CEO; Kit Sakamoto, Vice President of Sales; and Neil
Mammen, Chief Technical Officer; the company provides video networking solutions to the
emerging digital video market. The company, incorporated as a California corporation on August
13, 1998, is headquartered in San Jose, Ca.
⎯ more ⎯
BroadBand Networks Corporation Announces Acquisition ⎯ p.2/
BroadBand Networks Corporation, is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions, which enable the

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networking of digital video signals. Designed using open-systems and standards-based MPEG-2
compression technology, BBNC products enable users to digitally encode, compress, transmit,
decode and store video signals for a complete range of applications including, distance learning,
broadcast television, conferencing, entertainment, and authoring.
In addition to the MPEG-2 products, BBNC also has a line of ATM multiplexers and ATM
demultiplexers that meet the ATM Forum standard UNI-3.0/3.1.
Through its Intelligent Broadband Service Network (IBSN) solution, BBNC is advancing the
state-of-the-art video communications for the 21st century. More information is available on the
World Wide Web at http://www.bbnc.com.

⎯ ### ⎯
Copyright BBNC Information Systems, Inc. 1998. All Rights Reserved BBNC shall not be responsible for any
errors or omissions contained at this Web Site, and reserves the right to make changes without notice.

Sales Inquiries: please contact sales@bbnc.com Comments: please contact webmaster@bbnc.com


2391 Qume Dr.

San Jose, CA 95131

U.S.A.

TEL: 1.408.232.0100

FAX: 1.408.232.0106

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Tech Info

Welcome to BBNC's Technical Support Center.

This area is currently unavailable. Please
contact support by telephone, fax or email.

Telephone: (408) 988.2060

Fax: (408) 988.2188

Email: support@bbnc.com

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Technical Briefings

Technical Briefings
INTELLIGENT VIDEO SERVICES NETWORK

BBNC 2110E MPEG 2 ENCODER OVER INVERSE MUX

NASA Experiments: MPEG-2 over ATM over Satellite QOS Experiments

Characterization, Modeling and Multiplexing of Real-Time MPEG-2 Video

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INTELLIGENT VIDEO
SERVICES NETWORK
Richard A Mizer

A special report prepared for
Broadcast Engineering’s
Advanced TV 96 Conference
______________________________________________________

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This special report describes a new approach to providing residential broadband services
that is the result of the ever changing technological options being pursued by telephone
companies, cable companies, direct broadcast satellite, and other service providers. While
initial attempts by the telephone companies focused on either all fiber or hybrid fiber-
coax architectures, more recently their focus has been on wireless distribution via digital
MMDS. However, it is likely that many serving arrangements will coexist, and an
intelligent video services network needs to be designed that can support multiple
distribution technologies.

A concept called the “integrated headend” will be proposed that combines many different
sources and formats of video and other information services for more economical and
manageable acquisition and distribution. It will include offair feeds from local affiliates,
national programming off satellite transponders, direct fiber feeds of special events,
advertising or educational content, file server based services such as video on demand,
transaction based services and internet access. These services will then be distributed
over an ATM/SONET-based infrastructure to scaleable miniheadends that will
interconnect to the local residential communities.

Finally, several new approaches are proposed to optimize the quality of service and user
interface to the services, specifically, a remote authoring system that allows movies to be
loaded into the file server over the network, the relocation of the encoder to the video
source to maximize video quality, a next generation file server that services both Video
Information Providers and Internet Service Providers, and an internet-based user interface
that provides program listings, preview capability and ordering of video on demand,
interactive games and other internet services from either a PC or next generation settop.

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