Glossary
We, at Hotel TV Company, know that you may not always understand the technical terminology that suppliers use. We also know that understanding what your hotel truly needs is of great importance for hoteliers. Therefore, we have devised a glossary of keywords that will help you understand what you need better. In other words, if you would like to enhance your technical knowledge, please refer to the information list below.
In addition, If you believe that we have missed something out of the glossary or you require further help, you can contact us on 0844 870 7897 or email us on sales@hoteltvcompany.co.uk.
Cloud-based software
Cloud-based software
This refers to the use of shared computing resources online as opposed to using onsite servers and storage. In this model software applications and data are delivered to the endpoint technology (TV) via the internet.Coax
Coax/Coaxial Cable
Used as a transmission line for radio frequency signals. Its applications include:
- feed lines connecting radio transmitters and receivers with their antennas
- computer network (Internet) connections
- digital audio
- distributing cable television signals
Ethernet over Coax (EoC)
Ethernet over Coax (EoC)
EOC is a technology that supports the transmission of Ethernet frames over coaxial cable. With EOC, you can distribute Internet in your hotel with every user having enough bandwidth available and without having to install new cables.
Headend
Headend
A control centre in a cable television system. A Headend is where various signals come together and are monitored before being introduced into the cable network.
Hotel Mode
Hotel/Commercial Mode
This is a hidden menu available on hotel TVs. It does not allow the guest to alter the settings of the TV once the Hotel administrator has enabled it.
IPTV
IPTV Distribution
With RF Distribution, you receive TV programs as broadcast signals from a rooftop antenna, satellite dish, or fibre-optic cable. With IPTV, you get them streamed (downloaded and played almost simultaneously) through your Internet connection. A broadband line with about 10 times higher bandwidth.Miracast
Miracast
This is a standard for wireless connections from devices (laptops, tablets, or smartphones) to displays (TVs, monitors or projectors). It can roughly be described as “HDMI over Wi-Fi”, replacing the cable from the device to the display.
Screen Mirroring
Screen Mirroring
Allows you to mirror your mobile device’s content to your TV screen. In other words, with screen mirroring, everything you see on your mobile device is shown on the TV. Any action you take on the device is shown on the TV, whether you are viewing emails, photos, videos etc.PMS Integration
PMS
A property management system (PMS) is a software that coordinates the operational functions of front office, sales and planning. It automates hotel functions like bookings, guest details, reservations, point of sale, telephone, accounts receivable and food & beverage costing.
Pay TV
Pay TV
Television broadcasting in which viewers pay by subscription to watch a particular channel.Set-Top-Box
Set-top-box (STB)
A box-shaped device that converts a digital television signal to analogue for viewing on a conventional set. It can also enable cable or satellite television to be viewed.Streaming
Streaming
Multimedia that is constantly received by and presented to an end-user while being delivered by a provider. It is an alternative process in which the end-user obtains the entire file for the content before watching.