Method for ensuring reliable playout in a DMD system
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1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
- receiving playout data at a remote site from a central site in a digital media distributor system, wherein the playout data includes at least one playlist;
responsive to a determination that a spot file within the at least one playlist is missing at the remote site using a look-ahead mechanism, receiving the missing spot file from the central site, wherein the look-ahead mechanism includes a remote site parameter that sets a look-ahead window to identify at least one spot file which will be needed;
broadcasting at least one spot file within the at least one playlist from the remote site; and
generating an as-run log of the at least one spot file.
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Abstract
Aspects for ensuring digital media data delivery from remote sites in a digital media distributor system are presented. The aspects include receiving playout data in the remote sites from a central site in the digital media distributor system. The received playout data is then utilized in the remote site by an inventory manager to direct control of proper playout of digital media data. The playout data includes spot files, playlists, and purge lists.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
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receiving playout data at a remote site from a central site in a digital media distributor system, wherein the playout data includes at least one playlist; responsive to a determination that a spot file within the at least one playlist is missing at the remote site using a look-ahead mechanism, receiving the missing spot file from the central site, wherein the look-ahead mechanism includes a remote site parameter that sets a look-ahead window to identify at least one spot file which will be needed; broadcasting at least one spot file within the at least one playlist from the remote site; and generating an as-run log of the at least one spot file. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system, comprising a processor, a memory device coupled to the processor, and an application coupled to the memory device, wherein when executed by the processor, the application provides instructions for:
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receiving playout data at a remote site from a central site in a digital media distributor system, wherein the playout data includes at least one playlist; responsive to a determination that a spot file within the at least one playlist is missing at the remote site using a look-ahead mechanism, receiving the missing spot file from the central site, wherein the look-ahead mechanism includes a remote site parameter that sets a look-ahead window to identify at least one spot file which will be needed; broadcasting at least one spot file within the at least one playlist from the remote site; and generating an as-run log of the at least one spot file. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A non-transitory computer-readable medium encoded with a computer program, the computer program comprising computer-executable instructions for:
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receiving playout data at a remote site from a central site in a digital media distributor system, wherein the playout data includes at least one playlist; responsive to a determination that a spot file within the at least one playlist is missing at the remote site using a look-ahead mechanism, receiving the missing spot file from the central site, wherein the look-ahead mechanism includes a remote site parameter that sets a look-ahead window to identify at least one spot file which will be needed; broadcasting at least one spot file within the at least one playlist from the remote site; and generating an as-run log of the at least one spot file.
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