Most Popular IPTV Solution

The fastest growing IPTV and Digital Signage solution in the Cruise Industry is now used on over 50 cruiseships and is deployed on over 50% of new builds and dry docks each year.

The base product provides ships with the ability to offer:

  • Digital TV functionality via Multicast Channels (Satellite provided TV channels or CCTV streams)
  • Video On Demand (Both DRM and Non-DRM Content)
  • Informational pages (Examples: Restaurant Menus, Daily Programs, Venue, Ship Maps, etc.)
  • User Account Balance (relies on the ability of the Ship PMS to support a Balance Query)

Main Features

  • Supports over 30 available functional modules that have been created to enhance the base system and integrate with other onboard systems.

    Some of our most popular modules:
    - Onboard Photo Gallery Integration
    - Scheduled Notifications
    - Shore Ex System Integration
    - Dining Reservation System Integration
    - Survey
  • Xcontrol works with clients to create custom UX Designs and functionality that aligns with each client’s onboard initiatives and digital branding.
  • XMedia works on both Smart TV sets (recommended solution) and on Set Top Boxes attached to Digital TVs. The solution works on both LG and Samsung devices.
  • Supports both CAT5 and Coaxial cabled ship infrastructure (drastically reduces the upgrade cost of older vessels since no new cabling is needed).
  • Can also be used as an online media portal that can be accessed by personal devices (laptops, tablets and phones) via the onboard Wi-Fi.

XMedia Components

Xcontrol Media offers the following base model components via Smart TVs or Set Top Boxes and a CAT5 or Coaxial infrastructure.

Video on Demand

DRM & Non DRM

Video On Demand Library and player for content that does not require Digital Rights Management (DRM)

Distinct VOD Library lists can be created dynamically and assigned to particular devices (Example: Separate VOD lists for Crew and Passengers).

Video On Demand Library and player for content that does require Digital Rights Management (DRM).

Supports Pro:Idiom DRM Decoding. Encoded stream decoded by the Smart TV or Set Top Box (no decoding at any point before then to preserve DRM integrity).

DRM Movie company feeds supported: Swank, Global Eagle Entertainment. Additional provider feeds can be supported if needed.

Distinct VOD Library lists can be created dynamically and assigned to particular devices (Example: Separate VOD lists for Crew and Passengers).

Live TV

Streaming Television Playback

Video On Demand Library and player for content that does not require Digital Rights Management (DRM)

Distinct VOD Library lists can be created dynamically and assigned to particular devices (Example: Separate VOD lists for Crew and Passengers).

Account Balance

Onboard account information

Provide end users with the ability to securely access their onboard account information from the convenience of their TV.

Please note that this feature has a dependency on the ships PMS system to have a WEB API call supporting Account Balance queries.

Muting

Emergency Muting

Xcontrol Media complies with Maritime Safety regulations by providing Emergency Muting capabilities that mute the TV sound when Emergency Calls are made over the ship loud speakers.

Additional Modules

Add On Module Options

Xcontrol XMedia has over 20 additional modules that can be added to an implementation. Xcontrol also offers services for the creation of new custom modules, specifically tailored to a client's needs.

Digital Signage Module

Digital Signage

Interactive Digital Signage Screens

Support for a variety of different digital signage screens displaying different customised content media streams.

The onscreen TV portal can be configured with a variety of informational pages.

Some pages can be set to always show the same information: Deck Plans, General Information, etc.

Other pages can be changed from day to day:

Daily Events, Dining Menus, Port of Call info, etc.

Base system built on Liferay and content and navigation is driven by the Liferay Content Management system.

Xcontrol Media can be configured to tap into other content management systems at a customisation cost.