Overview
Despite rapid advances in multimedia streaming technologies end-users are still very limited in the level to which they can interact with the media that they access. Current interactive media streaming techniques focus mainly on interaction with the actual streaming process to pause and rewind content. The media content being streamed however is of a static nature, namely a predefined stream of a video, and does not offer opportunities for users to interact with the content. In this project we propose an investigation into the incorporation of real interactive content into traditional media streams offering users a fully personalised and interactive experience in a smart TV environment. This project investigates key techniques to synchronise mobile handheld devices and smart TV for a new generation of smart multimedia environments.
