RadioScape, the only provider of end-to-end Digital Radio broadcast and receiver solutions, has demonstrated the worlds first complete EPG solution for Digital Radio. The EPG (Electronic Programming Guide) is broadcast using the latest version (v5) of RadioScapes Professional Broadcast System that is being launched at IBC. This is received and displayed using RadioScapes recently launched RS300L DAB module.
With the concept of the personal audio recorder it is now possible by using the information on forthcoming programmes displayed on the EPG screen to automatically schedule the recording facility of the RS300L to store programmes for later listening. The RS300L uses commercially available MMC and SD removable memory cards giving potentially hours of recording time. A USB connection is also available which enables audio to be transferred or streamed to a PC, as well as enabling the PC to control the receiver if required. RadioScape pioneered the use of EPG in DAB receivers back in 2002 with the Psion Wavefinder, which used a PC to decode and display the programme information. The 300L module now demonstrates how affordable, standalone receivers can now be developed and be brought to market based on this technology.
Unique Interactive will be showcasing its Digital Radio EPG Management System and its DLS scrolling text Manager ‘ManDLS’ on the RadioScape IBC stand. To demonstrate the flexibility of the two systems, the servers for the DLS and EPG services will be based in the UK and administered in Amsterdam. The UK servers will send EPG and DLS data back to the RadioScape Data Server for broadcast back in Amsterdam. The two systems will be used to illustrate a complete end-to-end system from user input to seeing the information received onto a stand-alone EPG capable receiver.
As part of the demonstration of the EPG Management System, the Workbench software will be available to create programme information ready for broadcast. Also ManDLS will be available to show how simple it is to setup up dynamic and interchangeable scrolling text services for Digital Radio.