[mythtv-users] Way off topic: commercially supported iatv and vod

[Joseph Fry]

>
> I have a little project to look at customer experience in the companies
> hotels and am looking for suggestions of suppliers for multi hundred room
> iatv vod nvod using some sort of 'set top box' and portable devices (TV to
> iPhone/iPad/android).
>
> The system would need to support various features including in room
> gaming, multiple channels, pay for video using various subscription models,
> internet access on TV with charging for access - shared / part of same
> Access package as wifi, etc. In room services, booking spa , room service,
> restaurants, theatre, faqs, and asking queries, and other services such as
> maps or floor plans, promotions itinerary. Location map. as well as viewing
> their bill
>
> Content would be via satellite in various regions of the world. Vod
> content maybe delivered as files via mp4
>
> Off list replies gratefully received.
>

I have often considered starting a company doing just that with mythtv as
the foundation.  It's the only very profitable business model I can
envision being built on mythtv... and I think it would be an easy product
to sell.

Imagine getting back to your room at 9pm and being able to watch your
favorite primetime show that aired at 7pm.... or perhaps catch up on the
last week of your favorite shows.  Integrate a web browser, skype, etc.  I
know I'd choose that hotel over others, entertainment is the biggest issue
for me when I travel for work (often for weeks at a time)... and it's when
I miss my Mythtv the most.
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