scope:

This Recommendation specifies the architecture of a smart television operating system (TVOS) over integrated broadcast and broadband (IBB) cable networks. The smart TVOS is intended to enable an IBB-capable cable set top box (STB) and television (TV) to apply to broadcasting services and interactive services based on the Internet protocol provided by cable TV operators and third parties. By running the smart TVOS, the IBB capable STB and TV are able to intelligently provide subscribers with advanced and personalized services by downloading and installing advanced and personalized apps from the platforms of cable operators and third parties that are interconnected with them.

In this Recommendation, software components, frameworks, overall software architecture and security capabilities are also required by the smart TVOS.

The smart TVOS is not intended to support functionalities of the head-end systems of cable TV operators.