With over 8 years of IPTV experience, we are the leading media processor supplier for high-definition Linux, Android™, and Microsoft^® Mediaroom™ IPTV set-top boxes. Instrumental in enabling the first Microsoft^® Mediaroom™ set-top boxes to market, our media processors power the sophisticated on-screen guide and advanced features such as Digital Video Recorder (DVR), Video On Demand (VOD), lightning-fast channel change, ability to watch up to six channels at one time, sharing of photos and videos, and streaming music to the TV.

A new deployment architecture is also emerging. Currently, each TV in the home uses an IPTV set-top box. However, deployment costs can be substantially reduced by using a gateway and multiple low-cost thin clients. Each thin client controls one video source in the gateway or accesses recorded content. The selected live or recorded program is then sent to the thin client over the home AV network.

Our family of architecture-compatible Secure Media Processors, SDKs, and wide variety of reference designs enable fast development of an IPTV gateway, set-top box, set-back box (mounts behind the HDTV), or thin client with a wide variety of feature options:

• Support for over-the-air (OTA) and satellite reception (hybrid IPTV).
• Z-Wave^® RF remote control.
• Integrated support for Z-Wave^® enabled home automation, home security monitoring, and home energy management products. This enables service providers to offer additional premium services, such as home security monitoring, for the home.
• 802.11n, HomePNA^®, HomePlug^®, or MoCA^® v1.1 home AV networking.
• Streaming of on-line movies, TV shows, and videos (over-the-top or OTT content).
• Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA^®) support enables consumers to locate and enjoy content anywhere on their home AV network and effortlessly move or stream this content between DLNA-connected devices.
• 3D graphics, enabling dynamic and customizable user interfaces by supporting the flipping, rotating, warping, and moving of images.
• 3D video, enabling consumers to experience a new level of 3DTV viewing experience in the home.
• VXP^® video processing to improve HD video quality and offer highest-quality SD video upscaling.

Our development kits and reference designs enable the rapid development of an IPTV set-top box, gateway, or thin client with a wide variety of feature options, or choose a production model from one of our ODM partners.

We provide solutions based on Linux, Android™, and WinCE.

Linux

We offer a robust IPTV set-top box software stack that is designed to quickly and easily enable our customers to add additional features.

Typical IPTV Set-top Box Linux SDK

Android™

Android™ from Google delivers a complete set of software: Linux operating system, middleware, and key applications. It is open source so it can be extended by third parties to incorporate emerging cutting edge technologies. The Google Android™ SDK includes all source code and provides the tools and APIs necessary to begin developing applications.

Sigma Designs, MIPS Technologies, and the Open Embedded Software Foundation (OESF) are working together on porting Android™ to our media processors to enable development of Android™-based high-definition IPTV set-top boxes, network players, etc. By adding support for MRUA (our hardware abstraction layer), DCC-HD (our presentation engine layer), and DirectFB, Android™-based devices are able to take full advantage of our media processor features.

Typical Android™ SDK

Git and Repo are used to manage the workflow. Git is an open-source version-control system, and is used for local operations such as local branching, commits, diffs, and edits. Repo is used to help manage the many Git repositories, does the uploads to the revision control system, and automates parts of the Android™ development workflow.

www.MIPSAndroid.org

The MIPS-Android-Sigma private project contains public code, SMP86xx Android™ source code, precompiled MRUA, DCC-HD, and DirectFB code, and sample applications. Developers can rebuild an Android™ image for our platform and test it, but they do not have access to our proprietary MRUA, DCC-HD, and DirectFB APIs. Thus, Android™ audio/video playback using MRUA is not supported; only MRUA audio/video playback alongside of (but independent of) Android™. Please contact your local sales representative for access.

Sigma Designs' Git Site

To incorporate full MRUA, DCC-HD, and DirectFB support into an Android-based design, we use our own Git server for distributing our proprietary MRUA, DCC-HD, and DirectFB APIs. Please contact your local sales representative for access.

Software Partners

Sigma Designs is working with the following software companies to provide a more complete solution for our IPTV products.

		4Home has developed an advanced XML-based software and services platform that OEM hardware vendors and service providers can use to deliver compelling applications and services into the connected home. 4Home empowers its partners to deliver monitoring, control, security, energy, health, and media for-fee services. http://www.4home.com
		ACCESS is a global provider of advanced software technologies to the mobile and beyond-PC markets. ACCESS delivers unique solutions that bring value to its customers and partners and which help make life easier, more productive, and more enjoyable. http://www.access-company.com
		ActiveVideo Networks is the world leader in cloud-based interactive services that are redefining television (iTV 2.0). Available in nearly 5 million homes, ActiveVideo immerses viewers in an engaging experience that combines Web video, Web 2.0 functionality, and traditional television. http://www.activevideo.com
		Adobe® Flash® Lite™ enables OEMs and service providers to differentiate their devices via customized applications and user interfaces, a more complete web experience, the delivery of high-definition content, and rich applications for Internet-connected devices. http://www.adobe.com/products/flashlite/
		Advanced Communications Co., Ltd. (ADCOM) was established in 1994 based on the concept of providing valuable communication systems to society. We keep our expertise and consulting skill at a highest level both on hardware and software development of next-generation set-top box. http://www.adcom.co.jp
		Alcatel-Lucent is the trusted transformation partner of service providers, enterprises, strategic industries such as defense, energy, healthcare, transportation, and governments worldwide, providing solutions to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. http://www.alcatel-lucent.com
		Allegro Software Development Corporation is a leading provider of software toolkits that are used by manufacturers to enable their products to be used on the Internet. The Allegro toolkits offer rapid integration and provide a range of simple through sophisticated application value to the embedded world. http://www.allegrosoft.com
		Alpha Networks Inc., a global leader in the networking OEM/ODM industry, is a premier outsourcing partner of brand name networking companies, telecommunications firms, and service providers from around the world. Our diverse portfolio of off-the-shelf and custom solutions leverage the full potential of current and next generation technologies, including: LAN/MAN, Broadband, Wireless, and Digital Home. http://www.alphanetworks.com
		ANT is the leading provider of client software solutions and services to the digital media industry. It develops open-standards-based client software and applications to enable operators to exploit digital media across a broad range of consumer electronics devices and set-top boxes. http://www.antplc.com
		Avtrex has created core software components for digital home entertainment devices. These applications can be customized and integrated into HDTVs, set-top-boxes, Blu-ray players, DVD recorders, home media servers, network gateways, and more. As an OEM software provider, Avtrex has focused on portability and customizability to allow seamless integration with our clients existing technical infrastructure. http://www.avtrex.com
		AwoX provides OEMs with network media solutions that enable consumer electronics products to stream video, music, and photos seamlessly using digital audio and video devices in people’s regular home networks as well as from commercial, Internet-based services. http://www.awox.com
		BitRouter provides comprehensive products and engineering services for digital TV systems. We take pride in exceeding our customers' expectations by providing robust, elegant, and complete software and hardware solutions. We bring years of experience in providing digital TV solutions to major silicon, CE, and set-top box manufacturers. http://www.bitrouter.com
		Celrun is focusing on creating IPTV set-top box solutions, delivering diverse functionalities such as VOD, AOD, home security services, and TV-based Internet access. Celrun opens a brand new world by pioneering the field of information, communication, and the Internet. http://www.celrun.com
		CodeSourcery builds software tools that enable its customers to get the most out of hardware platforms ranging from embedded devices to supercomputers. CodeSourcery's products and services deliver on the promise of open-source software and open standards. http://www.codesourcery.com
		Founded in 2003, our experience includes developing software for cable, satellite, and IPTV set-top boxes in the international and domestic markets. We also offer our extensive experience in deploying digital video systems and set-top boxes around the world. http://www.confocus.com
		Conklin-Intracom addresses the North American IPTV service provider customer base with fs|cdn, an integrated middleware and conditional access solution. Enabling delivery of linear and on-demand TV, DVR, chat, email, messaging, and next-generation interactive services, fs|cdn drives new revenue opportunities while increasing customer loyalty. http://www.conklin-intracom.com
		DigiOn is a software developer with experience in the development of multimedia, storage, and networking products, and has established a firm position in the home network field. DigiOn products have been adopted by CE device and PC manufacturers both inside and outside of Japan. http://www.digion.com
		DivX is a leading digital media company that enables consumers to enjoy a high-quality video experience across any kind of device. We create, distribute, and license digital video technologies that span the "three screens" comprising today's consumer media environment — the PC, the television, and mobile devices. http://www.divx.com
		Located in Tokyo Japan, Entis provides product planning, development, and consultation services in the state-of-the-art digital media technologies both in software and hardware. Entis can provide valuable consultation and development services in various ways that meet customer requirements. http://www.entis.co.jp
		Espial Group Inc. is a leading provider of on-demand software to telco, cable, and hospitality operators as well as to consumer electronics manufacturers. Its middleware, browser, and video-on-demand solutions provide superior service delivery, advanced service innovation tools, and the ability to serve a wide range of market segments - including over-the-top, IPTV, hybrid IP, multi-dwelling unit, and enterprise. http://www.espial.com
		Fujisoft provides integrated solutions, from LSIs for information and communications devices such as mobile telephones and digital home electronics to board design, control and embedded software development, and evaluation. Since its founding in 1970, Fujisoft has grown into one of Japan's leading independent system integration companies. http://www.fsi.co.jp
		Gaian's end-to-end IPTV solution has been deployed in harsh and highly demanding environments and is an acknowledged industry trend setter. Gaian's IPTV middleware offers a highly cost effective solution with a tightly integrated back end ensuring optimal performance, faster integration time and easier deployment as well as efficient operations. http://www.gaiansolutions.com
		HDI Dune develops and sells software and hardware solutions for media players, Blu-ray players, and IPTV and VoD set-top boxes. Digital Signature solutions of the company are widely used in the biggest European retail networks. http://dune-hd.com
		Hillcrest Labs enables CE and peripheral manufacturers, service providers, and Internet content companies to deliver the most visually engaging and intuitive way to access, discover, and interact with digital media throughout the home. Components of Hillcrest Lab's HôME™ Interactive Media System can be embedded in a wide range of digital entertainment devices including high definition televisions, set-top boxes, and personal computers. http://www.hillcrestlabs.com
		Infosys Technologies' offerings span business and technology consulting, application services, systems integration, product engineering, custom software development, maintenance, re-engineering, independent testing and validation services, IT infrastructure services, and business process outsourcing. Infosys has a global footprint with 63 offices and development centers in India, China, Australia, the Czech Republic, Poland, the UK, Canada, and Japan. http://www.infosys.com
		Windows Embedded is dedicated to delivering the best set of embedded technology, end-to-end development tools, support, and resources, so you can build reliable, powerful, and intelligent embedded devices for your customers. Windows Embedded products help you provide highly customized device designs on a flexible platform with easy-to-use development tools. http://www.windowsembedded.com
		Minerva Networks is the leading provider of open-platform, carrier-class solutions for the delivery of IP-connected television services. More than 190 network operators worldwide use Minerva IPTV solutions to deliver next-generation entertainment and communications services. http://www.minervanetworks.com
		Netgem provides the technology, the expertise and the flexible business model to help operators develop innovative convergent services combining the best of TV, Internet and multimedia home network contents. http://www.netgem.com
		NextBiT Computing is a leading provider of Intellectual Property, product solutions and services catering to hardware design, operating systems, media frameworks, multimedia system software, content management, streaming, broadcasting and rights management softwares for Multimedia Consumer Electronic, broadcast, and handheld devices. http://www.nextbitcpu.com
		Novatec is a leading software and hardware provider with the most integrated solutions encompassing DTV, IPTV, PVR, Interactive TV, Personal Media Contents, and optical disc applications. It is the first and only company to provide such broad range of software/hardware solutions in Japan with comprehensive engineering services. http://www.novatec.co.jp
		Opera Software ASA has redefined Web browsing for PCs, mobile phones, and other networked devices. Opera's cross-platform Web browser technology is renowned for its performance, standards compliance, and small size, while giving users a faster, safer, and more dynamic online experience. http://www.opera.com
		Oregan Networks is a leading provider of embedded solutions for digital home entertainment devices, comprising digital media streaming, home networking, TV browsing, and user interface technology. Consumers today expect to be able to access communications and entertainment services anytime, anywhere, and on any device. http://www.oregan.com
		Pirelli Broadband Solutions designs its products with a vision of making them a platform for service creation through their open architecture, and the catalysts of co-operation between fixed and mobile services and between managed and un-managed multimedia applications. http://www.pirellibroadband.com
		Qt allows open source and commercial software developers to code less, create more, and deploy everywhere. Qt enables developers to build innovative applications and user interfaces once and then extend the innovation across all major desktop, consumer electronic, and other embedded platforms without rewriting the code. Qt underpins Nokia's strategy to develop a wide range of products and experiences that people can fall in love with. http://qt.nokia.com
		SoftAtHome is a software company created by Orange, Thomson, and Sagem Communications to deliver total convergence through a home operating platform for the home digital environment. It fosters a new ecosystem made up of service providers, 3rd party application developers, integrators, and hardware vendors to accelerate the advent of the Digital Home. http://www.softathome.com
		Syabas Technology is a leading software and middleware solution provider for wired/wireless home entertainment networks (a.k.a. Digital Home) as well as Digital Signage applications. We focus on software and middleware development that enables users to access content such as video, music, photos, and services over a local network and the Internet. http://www.syabas.com
		Tata Elxsi is the product engineering company of the Tata Group. The company’s core practice areas cover embedded product design services, industrial design & engineering, animation & VFX services, and systems integration services. It has a global delivery footprint through offices and centers in India, the US, the UK, Japan and Germany. http://www.tataelxsi.com
		TVSTORM develops and provides middleware solutions and embedded software products for digital data broadcast, including ATSC-ACAP, DVB-MHP, OpenCable-OCAP, IPTV middleware, HTML browser, HTML+Java, DTV embedded software, etc. http://tv-storm.com
		UTStarcom is a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and international service and support. The Company sells its solutions to operators in both emerging and established telecommunications markets around the world. UTStarcom enables its customers to rapidly deploy revenue-generating access services using their existing infrastructure, while providing a migration path to cost-efficient, end-to-end IP networks. http://www.utstar.com/
		Verismo Networks is redefining the home television experience by bringing millions of free internet videos around the world directly to your TV -- all of this without a computer. Verismo’s VuNow platform transforms the TV set into a powerful multimedia hub with an unbelievable level of choice and ease in accessing digital entertainment. You’ve never seen your television like this before. http://www.verismonetworks.com/
		Wipro Technologies, a division of Wipro Limited, is one of the largest product engineering and support service providers worldwide. Wipro provides comprehensive research and development services, IT solutions and services, including systems integration, information systems outsourcing, package implementation, software application management, and datacenter managed services to corporations globally. http://www.wipro.com

3D Video Partners

Sigma Designs is working with the following 3D Video companies to provide a more complete solution for our IPTV products.

		RealD is the global leader in 3D technology, leveraging 30 years of expertise to create the most stunningly realistic and enjoyable digital 3D experience in theaters worldwide, cutting-edge visualization tools for professionals, and technology for tomorrow's 3D TVs and other display screens today. http://www.reald.com
		SENSIO Technologies develops and markets Stereoscopic 3D digital compression, decompression, and display formatting technologies. Its solutions are deployed on a global scale by content creators, game developers, broadcasters, specialty channels, and digital cinemas. Its flagship technology, SENSIO® 3D, allows the high-quality distribution of 3D content through conventional existing 2D broadcast networks (cable, satellite, IPTV, etc.). http://www.sensio.tv

Over-The-Top (OTT) Partners

Sigma Designs is working with the following Over-The-Top (OTT) companies to provide a more complete solution for our IPTV products.

		Netflix is the world's largest online movie rental service, with more than 11 million subscribers. Netflix is partnering with leaders in consumer electronics to bring to market a range of devices that can instantly stream movies and TV episodes from Netflix directly to members' TVs. http://www.netflix.com
		Yahoo! Connected TV brings the best of the Web right into your living room. Connected TV integrates Yahoo!'s most popular services with the latest in big-screen home entertainment. So, there's no more crowding around a laptop to share family photos. And news, traffic, and weather updates are just a press of the remote away. http://connectedtv.yahoo.com/

Content Protection Partners

Sigma Designs is working with the following content protection companies to provide a more complete solution for our IPTV products.

		Celrun is focusing on creating IPTV set-top box solutions, delivering diverse functionalities such as VOD, AOD, home security services, and TV-based Internet access. Celrun opens a brand new world by pioneering the field of information, communication, and the Internet. http://www.celrun.com
		As a world leader in content security, Irdeto specializes in designing, developing, and marketing end-to-end solutions to manage and protect content from unauthorized access in the television broadcast, mobile, and broadband environments. http://www.irdeto.com
		Windows Embedded is dedicated to delivering the best set of embedded technology, end-to-end development tools, support, and resources, so you can build reliable, powerful, and intelligent embedded devices for your customers. Windows Embedded products help you provide highly customized device designs on a flexible platform with easy-to-use development tools. http://www.windowsembedded.com
		Nagravision has a long standing track record as a world leader in digital content security. Nagravision's robust solutions based on proven technology, combined with its independence from any media group or service provider, have made its digital TV technologies the solutions of choice for more than 120 leading Pay TV operators worldwide. http://www.nagravision.com
		NDS Group Ltd is a private company owned by the Permira Funds and News Corporation. It creates proven technologies that allow pay-TV operators to generate revenues by securely delivering digital content to TVs, set-top boxes, digital video recorders (DVRs), PCs, portable media players, removable media, and other mobile devices. http://www.nds.com
		SecureMedia is the technology leader in the field of conditional access and digital rights management software for the secure delivery and management of digital content. Founded in 1996, SecureMedia was the first company to introduce the Hollywood studios and leading broadcasters to the advantages of software-based content security systems. http://www.securemedia.com
		Verimatrix sets the standard for content and revenue security solutions for pay-TV networks, with a global customer base of premier service providers. The Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS) offers a suite of independently audited, next-generation solutions and is consistently ranked as the global leading IPTV content protection solution. http://www.verimatrix.com
		Viaccess S.A. delivers solutions for digital pay television and secured content distribution. Its mission is the development, production, and marketing of Conditional Access and DRM-based systems for all types of content and services, for every kind of broadcast (satellite, cable, terrestrial, MMDS) and broadband networks, fixed (DSL), and mobile. http://www.viaccess.com
		Widevine provides digital media solutions for the delivery of digital entertainment to any device. Hundreds of service providers use Widevine’s solutions for securing high quality video and audio. With over 55 patents Widevine is an industry leader and innovator of content protection and video optimization technologies. http://www.widevine.com

Industry Associations

Sigma Designs is an active member in many standards organizations and industry associations to enable our IPTV solutions to quickly support new features and standards.

		The 3D@Home Consortium was formed in 2008 with the mission to speed the commercialization of 3D into homes worldwide and provide the best possible viewing experience by facilitating the development of standards, roadmaps, and education for the entire 3D industry - from content, hardware and software providers, to consumers. http://www.3dathome.org
		The objectives of ARIB are to conduct investigation, research & development, and consultation of utilization of radio waves from the view of developing radio industries, and to promote realization and popularization of new radio systems in the field of telecommunications and broadcasting. http://www.arib.or.jp/english/index.html
		The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) is an international, non-profit organization developing voluntary standards for digital television. The ATSC member organizations represent the broadcast, broadcast equipment, motion picture, consumer electronics, computer, cable, satellite, and semiconductor industries. http://www.atsc.org
		The Broadband Forum is the central organization driving broadband wireline solutions and empowering converged packet networks worldwide to better meet the needs of vendors, service providers, and their customers. We develop multi-service broadband packet networking specifications addressing interoperability, architecture, and management. http://www.broadband-forum.org
		The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) unites 2,000 companies within the consumer technology industry. Members tap into valuable and innovative members-only resources: unparalleled market research, networking opportunities with business advocates and leaders, up-to-date educational programs and technical training, exposure in extensive promotional programs, and representation from the voice of the industry, CEA, promoting and advancing member needs and interests. http://www.ce.org
		Members of Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) share a vision of an interoperable network of personal computers (PC), consumer electronics (CE), mobile devices, and service providers in and beyond the home, enabling a seamless environment for sharing and growing new digital media and content services. http://www.dlna.org
		The Digital Video Broadcasting Project (DVB) is an industry-led consortium of over 250 broadcasters, manufacturers, network operators, software developers, regulatory bodies, and others in over 35 countries committed to designing open technical standards for the global delivery of digital television and data services. http://www.dvb.org
		The Home Gateway Initiative (HGI), founded in 2004 by nine telecom operators, is shaping the next generation of Internet and voice services. Starting from use-cases and service needs, the HGI sets requirements for Home Gateways, infrastructure devices, and the home network. http://www.homegatewayinitiative.org
		HomeGrid Forum is a global, non-profit trade group promoting the International Telecommunication Union's G.hn standardization efforts for next-generation home networking. HomeGrid promotes adoption of G.hn through technical and marketing efforts, addresses certification and interoperability of G.hn-compliant products, and cooperates with complementary industry alliances. http://www.homegridforum.org
		Founded in 2000, the HomePlug® Powerline Alliance is an industry-led initiative with more than 70 member companies that creates specifications and certification logo programs for using the powerlines for reliable home networking and Smart Grid applications. http://www.homeplug.org
		HomePNA® is an incorporated, non-profit association of industry-leading companies working together to create, promote, and certify multimedia home networking technology that operates over existing coax cables and phone wires. http://www.homepna.org
		The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has played a key role in building today's vast interconnected infocommunication networks spanning telephone, radio, television, satellite systems, mobile, and wireless communications and Internet technologies. http://www.itu.int
		The MPEG Industry Forum is an independent and platform neutral not-for-profit organization representing more than 20 international companies and organizations from diverse industries with the goal to facilitate and further the widespread adoption and deployment of MPEG and related standards in next generation digital media services. http://www.mpegif.org
		The Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA®) is the worldwide standard for home entertainment networking. It is the only such standard that appeals to all three pay TV segments—cable, satellite, and IPTV. MoCA technology can also be used to extend WiFi connectivity in the home. http://www.mocalliance.org
		The OESF (Open Embedded Software Foundation) is a non-profit organization for developing Android-based set-top boxes and CE products. OESF members are developing new driver software and libraries, as well as frameworks and applications for different business categories. http://www.oesf.jp/en/
		The Open IPTV Forum is a pan-industry initiative with the purpose of producing end-to-end specifications for IPTV based upon existing technologies and open standards. This could help to streamline and accelerate deployments of IPTV technologies and help to maximize the benefits of IPTV for consumers, network operators, content providers, service providers, consumer electronics manufacturers, and home and network infrastructure providers. http://www.openiptvforum.org
		The RVU Alliance develops and makes available technical specifications for the distribution of content between a gateway and client, with a pixel-accurate user interface on the client. The Alliance also helps ensure compatibility between RVU compliant products. http://www.rvualliance.org
		As an internationally recognized and accredited standards-setting body, SMPTE develops standards, recommended practices, and guidelines, and spearheads educational activities to advance engineering and moving imagery. Since its founding in 1916, the Society has established close to 600 standards, including the Digital Cinema Standards, which paved the way for digital movie theaters. http://www.smpte.org