




Now, everyone can have superior service to linear broadcasting
whether they have broadband, limited Internet or even no Internet
StingrayTV integration
- StingrayTV features flexible configuration and the ability to adapt to almost any system requirements
- Diverse StingrayTV based solutions can be installed quickly
About GS Labs


> 250 people

- GS Labs is a center for research and development in the field of software products and consumer electronics. Its key activities include development and integration of complex hardware and software solutions for digital television in all media and for all devices.

- GS Labs` product suite includes set-top boxes under the General Satellite brand, up-to-date software platform StingrayTV with interactive services support, conditional access system, mobile applications and services for Smart TV, including smart electronic program guide (EPG) and streaming solution.
> 250 people
- The center is comprises of four subdivisions with unique competencies.
The total number of staff members is over 250 people.
GS Labs is a part of the GS Group holding company.

Our vision
Smooth service improvement as connection improves




No Internet Access
- Linear services
- On demand content if storage is attached
- Basic/not personalized metadata

Limited Internet Access
- Linear services
- On demand content if storage is attached
- Extended/personalized metadata
- Whole home network

Broadband Connection
- Linear services
- On demand content if storage is attached
- Extended/personalized metadata
- Whole home network
- On demand content through over the top (OTT)
Smooth service improvement as connection improves

Back-end Servers

No Internet Access
Basic Provisioning
- MDP (MetaData Producer): metadata management and distribution via DVB
Extended Provisioning
- APS (Application Platform Server): FW & SW management and distribution via DVB

Internet Access
Basic Provisioning
- MDS (MetaData Server): metadata management and distribution via IP
- UALS (User Activity Log Server): user activity logs’ storage and pre-processing
Extended Provisioning
- APS (Application Platform Server): FW & SW management and distribution via IP
- ADS (Advertisement Distribution Server): advertisement management and distribution via IP
Broadband
- GSOP (GS OTT Platform): extended platform for services’ management via IP
Provisioning and Capabilities

No Internet Access

Limited Internet Access

Broadband Connection
Provisioning
Basic
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MDP (MetaData Producer): metadata management and distribution via DVB
Extended
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Kids RCU Special RCU that allows switching on kids channels only
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Wi-Fi router / LAN Connecting Mobile device to STB on local network
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Mobile Apps Apps for viewing video content on the Android and iOS devices
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Android TV App App for viewing video content on the Android TV devices
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Smart TV Apps Apps for viewing video content on the Smart TV devices
Basic
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MDS (MetaData Server): metadata management and distribution via IP
Basic
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GSOP (GS Cloud Operations Platform): extended platform for services’ management via IP
Capabilities
Basic
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Power-on Channel Channel displayed for viewing after an STB is switched on
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Channels Logo Channels logo that can be updated
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Reminder to watch Switching to a channel due to reminder set by user
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EPG List List of TV programs broadcast on channels
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Parental Control Option that allows blocking event viewing by PIN code. Age restriction data is transmitted with other EPG data
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Most Popular Channels List of the most popular channels according to the local STB viewing statistics
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Games Tetris, Goldsmith, Mines, etc.
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L-Mode Commercialized channels viewing mode (reduced video display area and presentation of banners and additional information)
Extended
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Kids Profile STB operating mode that allows viewing kids channels only
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Mirror Streaming Videocontent streaming from STB to Mobile Device (the same content on TV, Mobile, Android TV, Smart TV devices)
Basic
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Channels Logo QU Channels logo that can be quickly updated
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Content Banner Events banners displayed in the events list
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Content Metadata Video content data: name, description, year of production, country, cast, posters, trailers etc.
Basic
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OTT Live Content viewing via the Internet
Provisioning
Extended
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USB flash storage Storage device
Extended
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MDS (MetaData Server): metadata management and distribution via IP
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UALS (User Activity Log Server): user activity logs’ storage and pre-processing
Extended
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GSOP (GS Cloud Operations Platform): extended platform for services’ management via IP
Capabilities
Extended
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PVR STB function intended to record TV programs on internal or external storage device
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Timers Timers set by user to record videostream via PVR
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TimeShift Pausing, resuming and rewinding playback of live transport stream via recording video stream to a storage device
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SmartPVR Video stream recording due to a schedule set by an operator
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Multimedia App for working with storage devices and media files on them
Extended
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EPG Archive EPG for the past period, allowing to use CatchUp and StartOver functions
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User Activity Logs Statistics on content viewing and STB usage
Extended
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Catch-Up Viewing past broadcasts saved in the archive
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Start-Over Opportunity to view the current event from the beginning
Provisioning
Basic
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MDP (MetaData Producer): metadata management and distribution via DVB
Extended
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Service Gateway Information about subscriber’s balance and active subscriptions
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Payment Gateway Payments acceptance for the Internet connected STBs
Capabilities
Basic
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User ID User unique identificator
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Subscription Info Information about subscriptions and services
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STB Info Basic information about STB: firmware version, software platform, etc
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Help Additional information
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TVMail Service for mailing out messages to STBs
Extended
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Self Service Account information (status of balance/subscriptions) and payment (e.g.
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Purchases Purchase of operator services
Provisioning
Basic
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MDP (MetaData Producer): metadata management and distribution via DVB
Extended
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MDS (MetaData Server): metadata management and distribution via IP
Extended
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ADS Advertisement management and distribution via IP
Capabilities
Basic
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Splash Screen Banners displayed while STB loading after its switching on
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Standby Banner Full screen banner displayed while switching to/from the Standby mode
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Switch Banner Full screen banner displayed while channel switching
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Info Banner Non-full screen banner displayed over content
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EPG Banners Сlickable non-full screen banner displayed in EPG list
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L-Mode Banner Non-full screen banner displayed in a commercialized channel view mode
Extended
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Banner's Carousels Сlickable non-full screen banners displayed on the STB home screen
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Home Screen STB home screen that can be filled with content dynamically
Extended
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Video Advertisement (pre/mid/post-rolls) Advertisement demonstration during video content display.
Provisioning
Basic
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APS FW & SW management and distribution via DVB
Basic
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APS FW & SW management and distribution via IP
Capabilities
Basic
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FW update via DVB Firmware update via DVB
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STB Apps update via DVB Delivery of updates for STB Apps via DVB
Extended
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FW update via the Internet Firmware update via the Internet
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STB Apps update via the Internet STB applications update via the Internet
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SW update statistics Statistics of firmware updates for the Internet connected STBs
Provisioning
Basic
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ZigBee controller Provides connection between STB and peripherals using Zigbee wireless technology. Connects to STB via USB
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ZigBee peripherals Bulbs, sockets, sirens, sensors, keyfobs, etc
Extended
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Wi-Fi router / LAN Connecting Mobile device to STB on local network
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Mobile Apps Apps for viewing video content on the Android and iOS devices
Extended
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WAN Internet access
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Smart Home Cloud Secure remote connection of mobile apps to STB, sending notifications
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SMS Gateway Sending SMS messages of Smart Home events
Extended
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Video Hosting Cloud video storage
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Video Camera Video Camera for full or event video monitoring
Capabilities
Basic
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Inner monitoring & control via Mobile Apps Control and configuration of Smart Home in STB App
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Automation Automatic execution of user-defined scripts
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Notifications on TV Display notifications on TV of Smart Home events
Extended
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Local monitoring & control via Mobile Apps Local control and configuration of Smart Home in Mobile App in home network
Extended
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Secured Authorization Sending encrypted authorization data
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Remote monitoring & control via Mobile Apps Remote control and configuration of Smart Home in Mobile App via the Internet
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Push Notifications Receive Push-notifications of Smart Home events
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SMS Notifications Receive SMS-notifications of Smart Home events
Extended
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Video Monitoring Full or event video viewing from cloud hosting
