Multimedia information broadcasting service "PRESENT"

Abstract

PRESENT is a multimedia information broadcasting service transmitted through a BS data channel or ISDB. It is a service with an image similar to electronic newspapers or electronic magazines. PRESENT offers such features as various program selection methods for personal needs, versatile presentation by multimedia and interactive viewing by hypermedia. This paper outlines PRESENT and a simple program selection method for general persons and a special structuring method for viewing with different functions of a receiver are discussed. The program selection method and the structuring method can be applied in the mobile multimedia communication field.<>