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ETR 288 : 20001

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CODE OF PRACTICE FOR AN ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE

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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
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
47
PublisherName
European Telecommunications Standards Institute
Status
Current

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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