IMX i2410 and IMX v2420 Edge Node Streaming Servers

The patent-pending IMX MatrixCast Streaming protocol is one of the most advanced streaming protocol on the Internet today. MatrixCast Streaming is far superior than the low quality streaming videos viewers are used to see on the PC.

IMX i2410 v2420 Internet Streaming Server

IMX i2410 v2420 IPTV MatrixCast Streaming Server

MatrixCast Edge Node Server Models

Product	Specifications and Features
IMX i2410 Live TV MatrixCast Edge Node Streaming Server	Designed for live TV applications Embedded OS for carrier grade reliablity Ingests up to 50 live streams in multicast or unicast format per server Designed to work with IMX e4090 SD/HD H.264 video encoder Integrates fuly with IMX e4100 video gateway product MatrixCast Streaming over the Internet Manage by IMX M500 or IMX M2200 middleware servers Supports MX 1100 PC and MX 1 IP set top box viewers Supports SD, HD 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 3DTV videos Supports high definition 5.1 and 7.1 audio Supports up to 1,000 concurrent streams per server Support unlimited i2410 servers with single headend
IMX v2420 VOD MatrixCast Edge Node Streaming Server	Designed for Video-On-Demand applications Embedded OS for carrier grade reliablity Supports external NFS share or iSCSI SAN/NAS for video storage MatrixCast Streaming over the Internet Manage by IMX M500 or IMX M2200 middleware servers Supports MX 1100 PC and MX 1 IP set top box viewers Supports SD, HD 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 3DTV videos Support high definition 5.1 and 7.1 audio Supports up to 1,000 concurrent streams per server

MatrixCast Features and Advantages

MatrixCast Streaming has number advantages over existing streaming technologies and solutions. Below is a list of some of the advantages:


		Unlimited Scalablity	A single headend can support unlimited number of i2410 live tv servers so you can scale to million of users. i2410 live tv server uses embedded OS for carrier class high availablitly. Failover is build into the system.
		STAS - Smart Targeted AD System	STAS(TM) allows anti-skip targeted video ad insertion that is in pre-roll or mid-roll. The ad can include alpha blended graphic overlays for advance custom ad branding. STAS(TM) can target ads based on each individual user’s profile and demographic even when many users are watching the same video.
		APS - Anti-Piracy Security	APS Fully protects against video piracy by using condition access (CA) and MatrixCrypt(TM) DRM technologies with 128bit AES Encryption and SSL.
		True Streaming vs. Progressive Download	MatrixCast Streaming protocol is designed to stream to TV instantly with lowest latency for live tv in the industry. The MatrixCast streaming server is a true streaming server vs. the progessive download what users are used to see on the Internet. In addition, most progressive download on the Internet today are designed to send low-quality videos to a small PC window vs. MatrixCast to a full TV screen.
		Fast Forward/Rewind Streaming Video with 64X	Users can smoothly fast forward and rewind a MatrixCast Streaming video at multiple speeds (up to 64X speeds). This is not possible with traditional progressive download method on the PC today.
		Instant Video Loading and fast channel changing over the Internet	Unlike traditional streaming methods where videos over IP could take a up to 30 seconds or longer to load and play, MatrixCast Streaming is designed to start video playing within 1-2 secs or less after a viewer selects a video. This important feature is designed to simulate the TV experience viewers are familiar today over IP.
		Skip Protection	MatrixCast Streaming protocol is designed to work over unstable IP network such as the Internet, where IP traffic congestions and bursts could happen at any time. MatrixCast Streaming protocol has bulit-in skip protection support to ensure high quality video viewing.
		Full Screen Streaming Over the Internet	MatrixCast Streaming is designed to stream to a full TV screen over the Internet while traditional streaming will not work over the Internet nor can it do full screen streaming.
		Firewall and NAT friendly	Unlike RTSP streaming, MatrixCast patent pending streaming protocol works over firewall and NAT servers. This allows IPTV operators to take full advantage of IP video without compromises on security.
		High Definition Video Support	MatrixCast Streaming can stream High Definition (HD) videos in as little as 2.0 Mbps and Standard Definition (SD) videos in as little as 750 Kbps.
		Custom Branding	MatrixCast Streaming allows IPTV to custom brand their IPTV channels with their own logos. This alone could save thousands in logo encoding costs.
		Streaming Authentication and Encryption	MatrixCast Streaming comes with full streaming authentication and encryption support. This allows IPTV operators to ensure only viewers with the proper rights can see the videos. Conditional access is built-in. No video or chunks of video are stored on the hard drive for maximum security.
		High Definition Audio Support	MatrixCast Streaming is the most advanced no compromise streaming technology available today supporting digitial 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound. This ensures viewers can experience the same sound they are used to with their DVD and BlueRay on IP videos.
		Billing API	MatrixCast Streaming works with MatrixStream IMX billing API. This allows IPTV operators the flexibility of billing customers based on monthly subscription fee or Pay-Per-View.
		PC and IP STB Clients	MatrixCast Streaming is fully supported on MatrixStream's MX 1100 PC viewing client and the IMX IP set top box viewing client. Viewers have total flexibility in how to see their videos.
		Scalable Via N+1	IMX 2400 MatrixCast Streaming servers are fully scalable vis N+1 clustering support. IPTV operators can simply add more servers when additioanl streams are required. Also each matrixstream live tv encoder can support N+1 number of MatrixCast live tv servers so you can support millions of users giving unlimited scalability.
		Fully Integrated with IMX IPTV Solution	IMX 2400 MatrixCast Streaming servers are fully integrated with rest of the IMX IPTV solution. IMX 2400 can be managed by IMX 500 enterprise middleware server or IMX M2200 service provider middleware server.
		High Availablity	MatrixStream streaming servers are embedded solid state servers to achieve carrier class five-nine availability.

MatrixCast Edge Node HD Streaming Over the Internet Demo

North American viewers can see a demo of MatrixCast Streaming by download a demo version of our IMX PC player at mytvpal.com Website. Viewers can instantly see and experience the quality of MatrixCast Streaming over the Internet. For international viewers, please contact MatrixStream to see if we can help you with a MatrixCast Streaming demo.

MatrixCast Edge Node Deployment Diagram

The following is an example of how MatrixCast IPTV streaming servers are deployed in a service provider environment. In this example, IMX 2410 IPTV streaming servers work hand-in-hand with IMX e4010 video encoders to streaming live IPTV satellite channels over the Internet. IMX 2420 MatrixCast VOD streaming servers work with IMX M2200 middleware server to deliver streaming VOD to viewers. Viewers also have complete access to all the videos stored in a video SAN (Storage Area Network). The entire IPTV solution is being managed by IMX M2200 middleware server. Billing support is via billing API to 3rd party OSS.

MatrixCast HD Over the Internet IPTV Solution