Service Description
deliver.media playingnow. is a service that efficiently compiles and delivers real-time metadata about currently playing content on linear broadcasts. Designed to cater to various platforms such as DAB+, RDS, EPGs, radio slideshows, and web, playingnow. ensures that your audience receives up-to-date information tailored to their device, enhancing their overall media experience. Below, you will find detailed descriptions of the modules and options available to customize and optimize playingnow. for your specific needs.
Components
playingnow. consists of different modules that can be active and purchased independently, but always start with a package that includes several options.
On-Premise gateway ("deliver.media engine.")
Connects the customer-side legacy play-out with the deliver.media playingnow. service (SaaS). Besides transmitting the status of a played song, it also synchs available additional metadata and artwork.
Playlist GraphQL API
The playingnow. GraphQL [4] API is an elegant and efficient solution for delivering real-time data to your audience. Leveraging the power and simplicity of GraphQL, this API supports "subscription" functionality for seamless updates. With its ease of integration, the playingnow. GraphQL API can effortlessly enhance any webpage, player, or player app, ensuring your audience always has access to the most relevant information about the content they're enjoying.
Playlist REST API
The Playlist REST API is a key component of the playingnow. service, delivering real-time data to keep your audience informed about current content on your platform. This robust API retrieves and transmits metadata from linear broadcasts, enabling seamless integration into existing systems and apps. With the Playlist REST API, you can effortlessly provide accurate, up-to-date information tailored to your audience's devices, enhancing their media experience.
Stream Metadata Endpoint
The Stream Metadata Endpoint is a feature of the playingnow. service, designed to enrich your audience's experience by embedding metadata directly into the audio stream. This allows you to display the status of a current show or the running song, providing your listeners and viewers with real-time information about the content they are enjoying.
DAB (DLS) Metadata
To display the status of a current show or the running song, metadata can be enclosed to the DAB steam [1].
DAB Slideshow
DAB Slideshow creates artwork for DAB radios (car and portable) with the metadata of a song or the current or upcoming show [1]. The design is based on a template that can be defined by the customer or a standard template.
playingnow. Calendar
DAB Slideshow and metadata streams can display information on the current or upcoming show. This could include the show name and time, and also the presenter or other captions. Planning can be done in an Office 365 calendar or 3rd party product such as CreateCTRL planner, PluxBox or MusicMaster. Other scheduling systems can be integrated on request.
SwissRadioPlayer Connector
playingnow. can send all metadata directly to the SwissRadioPlayer app via API [2] .Service-Level Agreements (SLA) There are three SLAs available on different levels. The SLA standard is included in any paid plan. Details for service times and contact addresses can be found here: !!LINK!!!
Annotations
[1] Currently supported providers are: Digris (Switzerland, France, United Kingdom), SwissMediaCast (Switzerland)
[2] A subscription including connection credentials with SwissRadioPlayer is required
[3] The rate limit for API requests with playlist API comes with a maximum of 15 requests per second. Higher requests are possible with a special contract and at a different pricing.
[4] GraphQL is an incredibly powerful query language for APIs due to its flexibility and efficiency in handling complex data requests. Unlike traditional REST APIs, GraphQL allows clients to request only the specific data they need, reducing the amount of unnecessary information sent over the network. This results in faster response times and improved performance. Additionally, GraphQL's strongly typed schema system enables better error handling and validation, making it easier for developers to build and maintain robust applications. By leveraging the power of GraphQL in the playingnow. API, you can deliver a seamless and high-performance experience to your audience across various platforms and devices.
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