Akimbo has developed a new program that allows cable companies to offer specialty video-on-demand to DVR subscribers.
Akimbo Systems has introduced a new Queue-and-View client/server system for video which is designed to allow DVR-enabled cable set-top boxes to download videos directly. With this system, cable companies can vastly expand their offerings by thousands of hours. In addition, specialty markets such as foreign language, home schooling, unique sporting events, and film festivals may be explored.
The system VOD can deliver downloads directly from the Akimbo service, or from customer servers. Same day publishing features are perfect for time sensitive material.
Subscribers will be able to use an on-screen guide or a Internet connected PC to choose shows. The videos will be made available in MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 formats.
