可攜式數位媒體伺服器：使用個案市場預測平台條件 是由出版商S2 Data Corporation在2006年11月所出版的。
這份英文市場調查報告書價格從美金2750起跳。
專研半導體設備平台之調查與諮詢的美國專業公司 S2 Data Corporation （總公司：亞利桑納州），調查與分析可攜式數位媒體伺服器的使用個案•市場預測•平台條件，並有系統地出版綜合報告書 "Portable Digital Media Servers USE CASES, MARKET FORECASTS AND PLATFORM REQUIREMENTS"。
此報告書除了說明各種平台的定義、可攜式數位媒體伺服器的定義與使用藍圖，也探討各種技術條件、主要製品的解說與市場預測等。此報告書的概略架構如下所示。
摘要
市場預測
平台的定義
- PDMS平台與PMP平台
- 當作NAS媒體伺服器的可攜式數位媒體
可攜式數位媒體伺服器的定義•個案•使用藍圖
- 位置獨立型（Location-Independent）數位家庭
- 可攜式播放與可攜式重播
可攜式數位媒體伺服器的技術條件
- PDMS居家網絡解決方略
- 無線內容取得
- 直接TV / 播放連結選項
- PDMS晶片組條件
- PDMS媒體伺服器中介軟體條件
內容的可攜式：DRM及連結保護
- PocketDISH
- Generation Zero - 可攜式數位媒體伺服器
結論
圖
- 可攜式數位媒體伺服器的整體市場預測
- Buffalo Technology TeraStation NAS媒體伺服器
- 媒體伺服器環境塊圖
- Netgear EVA700 Digital Entertainer w/ DTC-IP、WMDRM-ND
- 著作權保護內容的流程圖
- AL Tech MG-25播放器
- AL Tech MG-25連結器清單
- Archos 604 可攜式數位媒體播放器（選項：DVR站）
- Microsoft Zune播放器
表
- 可攜式數位媒體伺服器的整體市場預測
- 附螢幕的可攜式數位媒體伺服器
- 無螢幕的可攜式數位媒體伺服器
- 消費者用數位媒體的平均儲存條件
- PDMS平台的媒體解壓縮條件
- DLNA技術元件＆裝置的功能性
Abstract
The proliferation of digital content in the home has largely been driven by
the popularity of the MP3 audio codec, abundance of digital cameras/camcorders
and availability of all types of digital content over broadband connections.
The PC has acted thus far as the primary device which aggregates, manages and
in some cases, streams content to other PCs or CE devices in the home. The
need to manage, aggregate and stream content has led to the development of
dedicated Media Server platforms such as NAS Media Servers (Network Attached
Storage), Set Top Box Media Servers and High-End Media Servers, along with the
PC acting as a Media Server.
Aside from the market need for a centralized server platform, several
standards and technologies have enabled this market. The UPnP Forum and
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) have established and published Media
Server and Media Renderer technical guidelines based on open standards that
define interoperable building blocks for devices based on use case scenarios.
These guidelines cover network transport, media codecs/formats, streaming
protocols and digital rights management. In addition to these guidelines,
stability of media codecs and formats, the proliferation of devices with
integrated connectivity solutions, and advanced rendering capabilities and
sophisticated middleware/software have enabled the industry to create robust
and compelling Media Server platforms.
In almost all published research reports, and in consumer usage cases which
have been the basis for the development of media server platforms, portability
has been largely overlooked. This study considers the development of an
emerging class of Portable Media Servers which S2 Data believes will become a
key element in the expansion and further proliferation of Media Server
platforms. The report focuses on the current generation of devices which have
Media Server-like capabilities, and how these will evolve into full Portable
Digital Media Servers. The report will also discuss future feature sets and
technologies which will become part of the PDMS platform and ultimately how
the market will develop.
While many devices such as cell phones and digital cameras may over time
incorporate some media serving functionality, this report focuses on an
emerging dedicated class of devices whose primary function is serving, storing
and rendering digital content.
Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Market Forecasts
- Platform Definition - What is a Portable Media Server?
- Differentiating Between PDMS and PMP Platforms
- Portable Digital Media Server as NAS Media Servers
- Definition, Use Cases and Usage Scenarios for Portable Media Servers
- Location-Independent Digital Home
- Portable Rendering and Playback
- Technical Requirements for Portable Digital Media Servers
- PDMS Home Networking Solutions
- Wireless Content Acquisition
- Direct TV / Display Connectivity Options
- PDMS Chipset Requirements
- PDMS Media Server Middleware Requirements
- Enabling Portability of Content - DRM and Link Protection
- PocketDISH
- Generation Zero - Portable Digital Media Servers
- Conclusions
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Total Portable Media Server Market Forecast (millions of units)
- Figure 2: Buffalo Technology TeraStation NAS Media Server
- Figure 3: Media Server Environment Block Diagram
- Figure 4: Netgear EVA700 Digital Entertainer w/ DTC-IP and WMDRM-ND
- Figure 5: Copy Protected Content Flow Diagram
- Figure 6: AL Tech MG-25 Player
- Figure 7: AL Tech MG-25 View of Connectors
- Figure 8: Archos 604 Portable Media Player with Optional DVR Station
- Figure 9: Microsoft Zune Player
