Alternative Revenue
Streams for DAB
The FACTUM FOCUS

PRODUCTAPPLICATIONS

FACTUM has developed and manufactures hardware and software solutions that give you the power and flexibility to enhance the revenue from your DAB Broadcast Services.

Industry Canada permits the use of upto 20% of your data stream for pure data applications.

The efficient compression coding systems permit this 200 Kbits of data to be used for alternative business opportunities:-
  • Installation in cars for information update to police, taxi, rescue services.
  • Subscription services for stocks,scores reports.
  • Distributing databases for retail stores or organizations.
  • Streaming video conferences and marketing initiatives.
The modular Factum System design allows your network to be expanded in phases.
Permitting your customer to have complete control of their programming input.


PRODUCTDESCRIPTION

The FACTUM systems consist of the following Building Blocks

  • Foremost there is the Windows Based, user friendly Grapical User Interface (GUI), the SPC-100 and the EPC-100.
  • For Audio applications, a comprehehnsive range of Eureka 147 compliant Audio Encoders complete with Dynamic Range control options.
    • the DAB-100E the Basic Eureka 147 Encoder.
    • the DAB 200E the enhanced Eureka 147 Encoder with real time system re-configuration.
    • the DRC 100 Provides Dynamic Range control data to your audio stream.
    • the DAP 110D Decoder for quality monitoring of the network.
  • For DATA applications there are two servers,
    • the IPx-DAB for IP protocols,
    • the DBS100 for DAB data ie;- PAD, NPAD, MOT ENCODING,DLS,SCHEDULER, ...
  • Then there are the Multiplexers;
    • The EMX 100 / EPC 100 interfaces to the distribution system and transmitter.
    • the SMX 100 / SPC 100 for the Service provider to interface to the network.
    • the SPL 200 the entry level,condensed Service Provider System for interface to the network.
The Factum System

KEYFEATURES

  • Support for Multiple Services - Audio programmes, data services, stream mode audio components and packet mode data components.
  • Automatic control and monitoring of Audio Encoders.
  • Automatic control and monitoring of Data services.
  • Automatic and seamless redundancy.
  • Dynamic and seamless reconfiguration using STI-C via TCP/IP.
  • Scheduling of up to 100 configurations.
  • Remote control and monitoring using the DAB Management Tool.
  • Authentication of DAB Management Tool users.
  • SNMP for remote system monitoring.
  • Persistent storage of event logs, defined configurations and booking lists.
  • FIG data (SI) is automatically generated from defined configurations.

FACTUM ELECTRONICS AB

FACTUM is a world leader in DAB technology and the leading supplier with custumers in more than 30 countries.

FACTUM started the development of DAB systems in 1995 with the co-operation of the Swedish Broadcasting Corp. The company focus has been on DAB Multiplexer Systems, Audio DRC & compression, audio encoders & decoders, data servers, IP gateways, S-MUX, E-MUX, and the Management systems.

FACTUM undertakes the development,design and testing of all their DAB product.