2008/7/11 Simon Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > At Mashed we ran an end-to-end DVB-T Broadcast chain which comprised: > > 1. An SD encoder - taking just about any video file/encoding format > 2. Metadata Generator > 3. Programme Scheduling > 4. Playout > 5. Multiplexing > > We're dipping our toe in the water about Open-sourcing our efforts. We > have licensing issues with one part - but have ideas for getting round it - > but were wondering: > > 1. Would anyone be interested? > >
> > 1. > 2. What use cases can you forsee? > > Surely there are three possible uses: a) for a "closed circuit" DVB-T system, such as an hotel; b) for a "community" broadcast using DVB-T in the lower-powered "interleaved spectrum". Ofcom is minded to allow "community" ownership of some multiplexes. This might make it affordable? http://www.ukfree.tv/fullstory.php?storyid=1107051388 c) Non-UK use (developing world, perhaps)? > > 1. > 2. What changes would you make? > > > > > -- > ------------------------------ > *Simon Thompson MEng MIET* > Research Engineer (Electronics) > PRINCE2TM Registered Practitioner > > *BBC Future Media and Technology* > > *E:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -- Brian Butterworth http://www.ukfree.tv - independent digital television and switchover advice, since 2002
