5GCity: Ultra-high definition Video Distribution and Immersive Services

This vertical application develops HD/4K video services, Video 360, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (VR) services in Smart City with the aim of increasing service and network performance compared to those available with 4G systems.

Key features include: the availability of High Definition Contents (UHD), VR and various formats directly in the locations where users are located and on a variety of technology platforms (5G smartphones, VR viewers, smartTVs, multimedia totems) are key features of this use case. 

In terms of 5G functionalities, 5GCity demonstrations, trials and pilots investigate:

• Ultra-high definition (UHD) and Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR) video transmission.
• Core-Edge computing coordinated orchestration.
• Massive communication (multiple terminals).
• High bandwidth 5G connections.
• High Reliability and Availability of the 5G network.
• Multiple coverage scenarios: Urban Outdoor, Macro Site and Micro Site.

Locations: Bristol (UK), Lucca (Italy)

Dates: Q4-2018; Q2-2019; Q4-2019

Vertical partners: Rai-Radiotelevisione italiana s.p.a, Institut Municipal d’Informàtica de Barcelona (Barcelona City Council), Bristol is Open (City Council)

Also involved: Comunicare Digitale, Nextworks srl, University of Bristol

Other partners: Fundació i2CAT (Coordinator), Accelleran, Comune di Lucca (Lucca City Council), Incites consulting SARL, Informació i Comunicació de Barcelona TV, Italtel s.p.a, MOG Technologies SA, NEC Europe Ltd, PrimsTech France, Retevision I S.A., Ubiwhere lda, Virtual Open Systems SARL, WIND TRE S.p.A

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