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ANT Galio Core Applications
The ANT Galio™ Suite includes a range of applications that provides the device manufacturer or service provider with a comprehensive set of functions and services for a set top box or media device. Created using W3C standards-based Javascript, HTML and CSS elements, ANT Galio Core Applications offer flexibility and rich functionality, supported by the widely deployed, native code based, ANT Galio Browser and Client. ANT Galio Core Applications can be easily customised to suit the service being delivered by incorporating one of a choice of available User Interface “skins”, by designing a new style to match existing branding, or by changing the underlying functionality to integrate with existing applications in specific
deployments.
| Based on Web 2.0 Technologies |
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Advanced features built on HTML, Javascript and CSS technologies |
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Optimum flexibility and control for a rich, dynamic user experience |
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Readily customised using standard Web development tools |
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| Flexible and feature-rich |
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Enables cost-effective design using existing web-based skills and tools for service operators, content providers and middleware companies |
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Fully customisable applications supporting rich, high-value and interactive graphical content |
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Multi-lingual support built in, with new languages, such as Chinese or Arabic, easily added |
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Choice of standard User Interface skins, or option of developing a bespoke style and theme |
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Supports both high definition and standard definition User Interfaces |
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| Total Portability and Dependability |
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ANT Galio framework ensures portability of applications across multiple platforms using ANT Galio Browser and Client |
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Deployed by world leading STB and consumer electronic companies |
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Expert consultancy, engineering, support and training services available during development |
ANT CORE APPLICATIONS
| Zapper/ Channel Banner |
| The zapper application provides the basic functionality required to change channels and display information about programmes on the current channel. |
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Lists available channels from all sources, incorporating IPTV and DVB channels in a single list |
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Provides channel navigation support and detailed information view |
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Enables “trick play” functions for Video On Demand, PVR or Broadcast programmes |
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Mini-EPG function enables programme information for other channels to be viewed without leaving current programme |
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Supports parental control, blocking restricted material according to user settings |
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Conditional Access system integration |
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| Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) |
| The EPG provides a detailed view of programme schedules, as a full-screen application that lists channels and associated schedules. The user may navigate around this display using the arrow keys. |
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Choice of EPG formats and styles (translucent, opaque with scaled TV window, grid- or newspaper-style layout). |
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Display all channels or only Favourites |
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Schedule recordings and set reminders with on-screen indication in EPG |
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Search for programmes with keyword search facility |
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| Main Menu/Settings Menu/Parental Control |
| The main menu provides the User with access to available services on the device. This list can be customised by the service provider at the time of deployment, or when new services are deployed. |
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Access to configuration settings for User Interface language, subtitles, output options, favourites, restricted channels and define device start up options. |
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Set parental control behaviour based on a range of options |
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Choose alternative User Interface skins and multiple screen resolutions |
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| Video on Demand |
| The Video on Demand (VOD) application enables the user to browse VOD catalogues, purchase, preview, or play items. |
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Browse multiple VOD catalogues through nested menus |
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Search for items with keyword search facility |
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Browse list of active rentals or previous purchases |
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Cancel scheduled purchases |
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Supports a variety of common VOD models |
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Independent of VOD catalogue |
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| Personal Video Recorder (PVR) |
| The PVR Application enables the User to schedule, manage and play recordings. |
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Schedule recordings either directly from the EPG or manually |
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Conflict manager alerts User to scheduling or resource conflicts and creates free space by deleting recordings where necessary |
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View a detailed description of a recording |
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Search for recordings using keyword search facility |
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Provides ability to automatically record all episodes of a series, or linked programmes |
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