The present document specifies the data formats for data broadcasting applications in general@ and@ specifically@ for the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) or TV Guide@ also known by some other commercial slogans. The data required for these applications is transmitted by means of a data broadcasting protocol using the Vertical Blanking Interval (VBI) lines of a TV signal. It is also intended to coexist with other data-broadcasting applications running on affordable TV-sets@ VCRs@ or multi-media PCs. The EPG enables a receiver/decoder to store a programme database (and@ if available@ a navigation database)@ which can help the viewer to find the programmes of his preference.
ETSI EN 300 707:2002 history
2003ETSI EN 300 707:2003 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG); Protocol for a TV Guide using electronic data transmission (V1.2.1)
2002ETSI EN 300 707:2002 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG); Protocol for a TV Guide Using Electronic Data Transmission (V1.2.1)