FIELD: physics, computer engineering.
SUBSTANCE: invention relates to a system for providing infocommunications services and can be used to render services usually provided through a computer connected to the Internet through a television set. The technical result is achieved owing to a method of providing infocommunications (IC) services through a digital set-top box, wherein the server of an IC service provider generates a signal bearing information about the service rendered, and then transmits to an intermediate server over the Internet or a dedicated link, where the signal is analysed for redundant information with subsequent deletion of the redundant information, after which the intermediate server inputs the signal with information into a digital television signal and transmits to the digital set-top box, which extracts the signal containing information about the service from the digital television signal, breaks down the information into parts with predetermined sizes, wherein the digital set-top box comprises a device which enables a user to select the desired information part for displaying on a screen, and also enter information required to obtain a service, which is then sent by the digital set-top box over the Internet to the intermediate server, after which the intermediate server converts the information into a format which is compatible with the equipment of the IC service provider, and transmits over the Internet or a dedicated link to the IC service provider.
EFFECT: high-speed of operation of the system owing to reduced flow of data transmitted to provide IC services.
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