ETR 288 : 20001
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR AN ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE
Hardcopy , PDF
English
Foreword
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
3.2 Abbreviations
4 Introduction
5 Fundamentals of an EPG
5.1 A non-proprietary and non-discriminatory system
5.2 Key concepts
5.3 Basic editorial decisions
5.4 EPGs and Teletext
6 Characteristic elements of EPG services
6.1 This Channel EPG
6.2 Multiple channel EPG
6.3 Full EPG
6.4 The "Near" and "Far" distinction
7 Types of decode
7.1 Simple decoder
7.2 Single channel decoder
7.3 Multiple channel decoder
7.4 Full EPG decoder
7.5 Composite EPG decoder
7.6 Comparison of Composite and Full EPG systems and
decoders
8 The Structure of an EPG service
8.1 The Bundle Information block
8.2 The Application Information block
8.3 Programme Information blocks
8.4 Display related blocks
8.5 Navigation Information blocks
8.6 The transmitted data stream
9 Display aspects
9.1 Screen layout
9.2 The definition of text
9.3 Use of the Carriage Return attribute
10 Copyright and access control
11 Scope and depth of an EPG
11.1 General considerations
11.2 Prioritization
11.3 Editorial guidance
12 Technical background
12.1 Outline
12.2 Transmission aspects
12.3 Database components
12.4 Typical transmission decisions
12.5 Service scenarios
12.6 Technical tailoring
12.7 Other operational issues
Annex A: Commercial name for EPG services
Annex B: List of programme attributes
Annex C: Pre-defined programme theme categories
Annex D: Editorial committee
Recommends as to how aspects of the specifications should be implemented and suggests strategies to maximize the transmission efficiency of both normal Teletext and EPG services when they coexist in the same television channel.
Committee |
BROADCAS
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DocumentType |
Standard
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Pages |
47
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PublisherName |
European Telecommunications Standards Institute
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Status |
Current
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TR 101 233 : 1.1.1 | TELEVISION SYSTEMS; CODE OF PRACTICE FOR ALLOCATION OF SERVICES IN THE VERTICAL BLANKING INTERVAL (VBI) |
ETS 300 707 : 20001 | ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE (EPG); PROTOCOL FOR A TV GUIDE USING ELECTRONIC DATA TRANSMISSION |
ETS 300 708 : 20001 | TELEVISION SYSTEMS - DATA TRANSMISSION WITHIN TELETEXT |
ETS 300 706 : 20001 | ENHANCED TELETEXT SPECIFICATION |
ETS 300 231 : 20002 | TELEVISION SYSTEMS - SPECIFICATION OF THE DOMESTIC VIDEO PROGRAMME DELIVERY CONTROL SYSTEM (PDC) |
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