Technical Papers
Cabot's technical paper library has been created for the purpose of knowledge sharing. Please feel free to browse the papers online or download them to share with your colleagues. New papers will be added as they become available, so please visit regularly.
CI+ Technical Paper
This paper discusses what CI and CI Plus are, the reasons behind their creation and the implications for end-users, suppliers and customers. It then reflects on how Cabot set about developing, testing and completing its CI Plus implementation (Keystone) even before the hardware was available.
DTV UI Differentiation Using SVG
The ability to create strongly branded, differentiated products is critical for manufacturers to attain market advantage. One of the most effective ways to achieve this level of differentiation is through the development of advanced User Interfaces (UIs). However, the traditional UI development process can be problematic. This paper describes how Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) can provide a solution to many UI challenges.
A Guide to MHEG-5 Profile Specification
MHEG-5 is a presentation language and its compact and efficient transmission to digital TV devices makes it ideal for incorporation into low cost receivers, exactly the right kind of feature enhancement for ensuring the successful take-up of digital TV services. This paper provides a short guide to MHEG-5 profile specification for those not familiar with the process.