Core Technology
Electra employs a novel, proprietary approach which caches service content and applications to RAM or hard disk memory. No hardware redesign is normally required.
From first use, the device downloads its required software and content over air. The contents of the whole Canister comprising operating system, application software and content will be updated normally overnight. This process will allow Trove™'s service and features to evolve continuously over time in every device, even after device purchase.
Electra's technologies run over an efficient virtual machine based operating system. From first use, each receiver downloads its required software and content over the air and maintains itself up to date continuously. The downloadable nature of Electra's technologies means that it is possible to offer content services and features that can be updated and optimised on a day-to-day basis.
Electra incorporates an over the air entitlement mechanism for both subscription and pay-per-use services.
Electra's technologies are applicable to mass consumer broadcast STB, PVR and IDTV receivers today, and enable the same appliances to transition to wireless internet connection tomorrow.