Personal Video Recorders & Remote Programming
- Date: 2009-09-30 - Word Count: 346
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In this digital age, as the market for set top boxes expands, increasing numbers of providers are having to utilise cutting-edge technology to keep consumers satisfied. One development in recent times is the use of remote devices to programme household appliances including Personal Video Recorders or PVRs.
The way in which this is done ranges from using text messages sent from mobiles, to having applications specially made for smartphones, such as the iPhone, that can programme a device remotely. This means that a user can scan for their favourite shows and have their own personalised EPG (Electronic Programme Guide).
One function that they also share is that they can afford users the ability to record programmes, view schedules, update any changes in scheduling and delete any unwanted broadcasts.
As well as being useful for the user who is not home or is otherwise engaged, it also allows additional shows to be recorded whilst others are watching the TV which means no interruptions in viewing.
Experiences in the markets where remote programming has been possible, it has been seen that users regard remote programming as a must-have feature that all service providers should implement into their technology or risk losing customers to the competition.
The advantages of Remote Programming
1. As you can record a show from almost anywhere, there is no reason why you should miss your favourite programmes.
2. No more arguing over the remote control as users can record programmes without the need to interrupt viewing.
Some problems associated with Remote Programming
1. Ease of use-if remote programming is time-consuming and/or complicated then users will be unlikely to use the service.
2. Trusted connections-making sure that the set-top boxes are being programmed by trusted devices is of paramount importance.
3. EPG Synchronisation-ensuring that the EPG that is seen on the remote device such as a Blackberry phone, is synchronised with the set top box
As users look for more and more pioneering technologies simplify their viewing, it is crucial for such technology providers to be constantly searching for new ways to enhance their systems which reduces the risk of losing users to competitors.
The way in which this is done ranges from using text messages sent from mobiles, to having applications specially made for smartphones, such as the iPhone, that can programme a device remotely. This means that a user can scan for their favourite shows and have their own personalised EPG (Electronic Programme Guide).
One function that they also share is that they can afford users the ability to record programmes, view schedules, update any changes in scheduling and delete any unwanted broadcasts.
As well as being useful for the user who is not home or is otherwise engaged, it also allows additional shows to be recorded whilst others are watching the TV which means no interruptions in viewing.
Experiences in the markets where remote programming has been possible, it has been seen that users regard remote programming as a must-have feature that all service providers should implement into their technology or risk losing customers to the competition.
The advantages of Remote Programming
1. As you can record a show from almost anywhere, there is no reason why you should miss your favourite programmes.
2. No more arguing over the remote control as users can record programmes without the need to interrupt viewing.
Some problems associated with Remote Programming
1. Ease of use-if remote programming is time-consuming and/or complicated then users will be unlikely to use the service.
2. Trusted connections-making sure that the set-top boxes are being programmed by trusted devices is of paramount importance.
3. EPG Synchronisation-ensuring that the EPG that is seen on the remote device such as a Blackberry phone, is synchronised with the set top box
As users look for more and more pioneering technologies simplify their viewing, it is crucial for such technology providers to be constantly searching for new ways to enhance their systems which reduces the risk of losing users to competitors.
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