Table of Contents

Foreword
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions and abbreviations
   3.1 Definitions
   3.2 Abbreviations
4 Introduction
5 Fundamentals of an EPG
   5.1 A non-proprietary and non-discriminatory system
   5.2 Key concepts
   5.3 Basic editorial decisions
   5.4 EPGs and Teletext
6 Characteristic elements of EPG services
   6.1 This Channel EPG
   6.2 Multiple channel EPG
   6.3 Full EPG
   6.4 The "Near" and "Far" distinction
7 Types of decode
   7.1 Simple decoder
   7.2 Single channel decoder
   7.3 Multiple channel decoder
   7.4 Full EPG decoder
   7.5 Composite EPG decoder
   7.6 Comparison of Composite and Full EPG systems and
        decoders
8 The Structure of an EPG service
   8.1 The Bundle Information block
   8.2 The Application Information block
   8.3 Programme Information blocks
   8.4 Display related blocks
   8.5 Navigation Information blocks
   8.6 The transmitted data stream
9 Display aspects
   9.1 Screen layout
   9.2 The definition of text
   9.3 Use of the Carriage Return attribute
10 Copyright and access control
11 Scope and depth of an EPG
   11.1 General considerations
   11.2 Prioritization
   11.3 Editorial guidance
12 Technical background
   12.1 Outline
   12.2 Transmission aspects
   12.3 Database components
   12.4 Typical transmission decisions
   12.5 Service scenarios
   12.6 Technical tailoring
   12.7 Other operational issues
Annex A: Commercial name for EPG services
Annex B: List of programme attributes
Annex C: Pre-defined programme theme categories
Annex D: Editorial committee

Abstract

Recommends as to how aspects of the specifications should be implemented and suggests strategies to maximize the transmission efficiency of both normal Teletext and EPG services when they coexist in the same television channel.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	European Telecommunications Standards Institute
Pages
ISBN
Committee	BROADCAS