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Overview
Contemporary Research offers a simple solution for intelligent television control and interactive distributed
media management, the PSC Philips Smart Cards. The ICC2-PSC communicates bi-directionally over the same
RF coax that carries the CATV channels, while the ICC1-PSC receives 1-way commands over RF. Older Philips
"P" series require the PSC-series cards, newer Philips TVs use the low-profile PSC2-series cards.
All PSC cards take advantage of Philips SmartCard TV technology. Inserting into the SmartCard card slot, the
PSC cards use the TV's internal IR sensor, character generator, and tuner to deliver cost-effective network TV
and media management. The cards are available optionally with external S-Video and composite AV input
connections (shown above).
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Controls Philips SmartCard TVs for cost-effective operation
Creates on-screen channel labels, messages interactive text menus, and system feedback using
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TV's onboard character generator
Receives wireless commands from IC-RC IR remote using TV's IR sensor
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Delivers absolute volume control for level and mute
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Manages channel access using list of available channels (tuning ring) in controller memory
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Delivers absolute power control with on/off feedback from TV
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Interacts with Philips SmartCard TV's internal IR sensors, character generator, and tuner
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Networks with up to 4,000 TVs through the ICC-HE or ICW-HE Head-End Network Controller (HE)
ICC1 units receive commands over the same RF cable as CATV channels
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ICC2 units provide 2-way command and control with feedback over RF
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ICC2 units transmits key commands from IC-RC remote for 2-way control applications
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Exclusive SmartZone architecture controls hundreds of controllers with a single command
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Responds to individual and zone commands from a single RS-232 port on the HE
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Provides LED feedback for network, control, and operation status
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Restores all operation status after loss of power from data stored in non-volatile memory
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Installs in Philips SmartCard slot on back of TV
PSC-series cover plates fit older Philips "P" series TVs, AV inputs optional on card
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PSC2-series cover plates fit newer low-profile Philips TVs, AV inputs included on TV
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Updates firmware over iCC-Net network via modem or Internet (ICE-HE) from factory, PC update
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ICC-PSC Philips Smart Card