Summary

Recommendation ITU-T H.723 describes the functionalities of the mobile model Internet protocol television (IPTV) terminal device (TD) for IPTV basic services defined in Recommendation ITU‑T H.720. This Recommendation describes the required aspects on requirements, capabilities, architecture, and interfaces of mobile model IPTV TD that can consume IPTV services irrespective of changes of the location or technical environment of mobile device. The meaning of mobile model IPTV TD is that the IPTV terminal function (ITF) is implemented on the mobile device such as a smart phone or smart pad, and is connected to the IPTV service provider through wireless or mobile access networks. The quality of IPTV service depends on such parameters as network conditions and  terminal capability, etc. The mobile model IPTV TD can access an IPTV service provider via wireless networks or mobile access network in the home as well as out of home environments.