Cisco Model D-PCG1000 PowerKEY CAS Gateway User Guide
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Defining PPV Services and Events
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Understand Windows and Barkers
Introduction
PPV events are available for viewing during a specified period of time. This period
of time is called a window. The period of time that a window is present determines
when the PPV service displays a specific type of advertisement or purchase option.
These advertisements and purchase options are presented by screens called barkers.
This section describes the types of windows and barkers used in offering PPV events
This section describes the types of windows and barkers used in offering PPV events
to subscribers. You must understand the relationship between windows and barkers
in order to define PPV events successfully.
Note: Remember a window is a period of time. A barker is a screen that advertises
Note: Remember a window is a period of time. A barker is a screen that advertises
an event or allows a subscriber to order an event.