Download blinkx BBTV
You will need the latest version of Flash Player before installing and using bbtv.
Install Adobe Flash Player Here.File Size
1.8 MB
OS/System Requirements
Windows 2000/XP, Windows Vista
Adobe Flash Player
Installation Instructions
When the download window opens, click the "save" button to store it on your computer. Once installed, the icon for blinkx BBTV will appear on your desktop - ready to be used with a click of your mouse!
What is blinkx BBTV?
blinkx BBTV is a significant advance in online television that leverages blinkx's patented technology to simultaneously deliver video over the Web and link it to the breadth of information on the Internet, adding dimension and context to the viewing experience.
With hybrid peer-to-peer streaming and a simple, point-and-click channel interface, blinkx BBTV delivers a new kind of online television: full-screen, TV-quality and truly immersed in the Internet.
By fusing TV and other video with the Web, blinkx BBTV enables users to instantly browse or interact with online sources related to what they are watching, whether it's Google, Wikipedia, IMDB or other websites offering relevant information - from news and entertainment, to travel and sports.
The Web is the largest repository of connected information in the world - on any subject and from myriad sources. blinkx BBTV delivers television over the Internet, but it also connects that TV with the wealth of information on the Web, rather than appearing as just another layer floating above it.
With the click of a mouse, BBTV enables an unprecedented level of interaction with online television. blinkx's patented video indexing automatically creates a speech track of content within the video, making it easy for viewers to navigate literally word-for-word, and jump to specific points in a program, simply by searching for a spoken word or name. While watching programs or movies on blinkx BBTV, viewers can instantly access features never before possible, including transcripts of the audio track and background information on everything from actors and personalities, to reviews and locations shown within the video.
Alternatively, users can opt to sit back and watch the video full-screen, on-demand and in TV quality.
How do I start using BBTV?
You can start your BBTV experience in three simple steps:
Step 1: Download BBTV from www.blinkxbbtv.com and save the file onto your computer.
Step 2: Start BBTV by double-clicking on the icon on your desktop.
Step 3: Choose the type of programming you want to watch, browse our selection of premium content by genre and click on the video of your choice.
How do I use the Menu feature?
When you start BBTV, the Menu feature automatically appears on the screen.
Select a type of programming: Click on the category of your choice.
Browse by genre: Click on the genre of your choice to view the available programs.
Learn more about a video: Not sure what to watch? Mouse over a video to bring up the Information button in the upper right-hand corner to read about the video and its cast & crew.
You can also return to the Information screen while a video is playing by clicking on the Information button in the toolbar.
Jump to a specific chapter: Once you've selected a video or want to pick up where you left off, click on the video icon to bring up the Chapter Menu. From here, you can pick the chapter you want to start from.
How do I use the Transcription feature?
Click on the Transcription button in the toolbar to access the Transcription feature. Based on blinkx's patented speech recognition technology, BBTV automatically creates a speech track of the video, allowing you to search through content, literally word-for-word and jump to specific points in a program, simply by searching for a spoken word.
You can also "shift-click" on a word in the speech track for additional information on a person, location or object within the video.
How much bandwidth does the application use?
BBTV actively adapts to your available bandwidth to give you the best possible picture.
Note: BBTV requires a broadband connection whether you are wired or wireless.
Can I save the videos onto my computer?
There is no need to save the videos onto your computer because BBTV allows you to watch our videos at any time, on demand. We leverage hybrid peer-to-peer streaming technology to allow fast, high-quality delivery of content, and all content appearing on BBTV is delivered over an encrypted network and protected by Microsoft DRM technologies to prevent illegal copying and redistribution.
Will there be more content?
Absolutely - we will be adding new premium content to BBTV on an ongoing basis. You can expect us to announce new partnerships with premium media partners in the near future.
How does advertising work on BBTV?
BBTV is fully integrated with blinkx AdHoc, which is designed to place highly relevant advertising against online video. Since blinkx understands online television more thoroughly than any other service today, our AdHoc results will be contextually relevant and, most importantly, they will not disrupt your viewing experience.
blinkx Technology
blinkx is the world's largest and most advanced video search engine. blinkx pioneered video search on the Internet, our Concept Recognition Engine (CoRE) is based on technology that was conceived at Cambridge University, enhanced by $150M in R&D over 12 years, and is now protected by more than 110 patents. Unlike other multimedia search engines that attempt to repurpose technology built for the Text Web, blinkx uses a unique combination of patented conceptual search, speech recognition and video analysis software to efficiently, automatically and accurately find and qualify online video. blinkx continues to pioneer new approaches to digital video distribution to ensure we offer the most advanced capabilities and deliver the highest value to our audiences and partners.
Need Additional Support?
Have additional questions and/or feedback? We welcome your thoughts! Please e-mail us at feedback@blinkx.com.