Return Path Channel

1. Return Path

The Return Path is the physical way that the TV viewer is able to send information, requests
and/or demands back to the network operator. This can be an integral part of interactive TV.
A Return Path is a 2-way communications link between the TV viewer and the network
operator.

The return path may be of lower bandwidth than the front channel. The return path can be
offered in a growing number of ways including a standard modem and attached telephone
line, a cable modem, satellite connection and directly through your TV system.

2. Cable TV viewers receive their programs via a cable, and in the integrated cable return
path enabled platforms, they use the same cable as a return path.

The Return path solution is a critical sub-system of the enterprise iTV architecture. Its primary
responsibility is to act as the interface between the STB application and the Interactive
application servers (either of third party or those provided by Operator).

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