Summary

Recommendation ITU-T J.703 defines the interface that enables the service client in the customer's network to send requests for content and application transport using Internet Protocol (IP) technology to the Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) service functions in the operator's network. Examples of IPTV content include digital video and audio programme content, including the metadata describing the programme content. Examples of IPTV requests include requests for broadcast or video on demand (VoD) content, requests to manipulate VoD content delivery (pause, play, rewind, etc.), and requests to record content for later viewing.