Multiplatform Television Service
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In the cable television industry, Multiplatform Service refers to the secure delivery of rich media, information and applications to any device, regardless of transport, distribution system or user interface, providing the consumer with flawless, integrated and user activity access and management of their entertainment and communication services.
Applications
Caller ID between TV and voice phone
Video Phone: Manage personal services from a web interface: ringtones, forwarding, v-mail boxes
Location or Device Shifting of a program from one device to another at the same spot in the program. For example: watch a program on TV – pause – continue watching on another device, such as your PC or TV, in another room
Multi-room Whole Home DVR services: record once and watch in any room on any device.
Alerts for notification of program availability. Alerts can appear on other devices.
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