Cisco Model D-PCG1000 PowerKEY CAS Gateway User Guide
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Defining PPV Services and Events
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Define PPV Events
Types Of Events (RPPV vs. IPPV)
The billing system defines the following two types of events based on how
subscribers purchase them:
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RPPV event—Subscribers can purchase an RPPV event by placing a telephone call.
A cable service representative (or an automated service) may order the event for
the subscriber.
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IPPV event—Subscribers can purchase an IPPV event by using the remote control
keys to purchase the event.
Note: After you define an event, you should use a DHCT in the headend to confirm
that the event is available for ordering. By doing so, you can verify that the PPV
service and the PPV event were defined correctly.
Generating PPV Events Automatically
Typically, the billing system defines PPV events automatically. However, a solid
understanding of how the billing system defines PPV events makes it easier for you
to correct any errors that may occur
Whether the billing system defines an event automatically, or you define one
Whether the billing system defines an event automatically, or you define one
manually using the SARA Server, either action generates an ECM (Entitlement
Control Message). An ECM associates a package with the event and assigns an EID
(Event ID) to the package. (Packages collect program segments into offerings that are
meaningful to the subscriber and hold potential profitability for the MSO.)
Note: If you are generating IPPV events for a test lab, you can use the
Note: If you are generating IPPV events for a test lab, you can use the
genPpvFromIpg utility to create PPV events using existing IPG data. The utility
works by reformatting existing IPG data in the database into PPV data. For details,
refer to the Application Server Utilities User’s Guide. However, this utility is designed
for use in test labs only. Do not run this utility on a live system.
The billing system automatically generates PPV events as follows:
The billing system automatically generates PPV events as follows:
1.
The billing system sends event definition to the SARA Server.
2.
The SARA Server processes the definition and sends it to the DNCS for
packaging.
3.
Using the definition, the DNCS issues an ECM for the event. As part of
issuing the ECM, the DNCS creates a package for the event and assigns the
package an EID.
4.
The DNCS transmits the ECM to a router, and the router forwards the ECM to
the appropriate program QAM modulator.