A proposal for a multi-format streaming server framework

This paper presents a proposition for design and realization of a multi-format streaming server framework. Building blocks required to implement this framework are identified, and their implementation described using existing technologies and protocols. Presented framework addresses the problems surrounding the distribution of Digital Television (DTV), as well as local media content, to a wide array of second screen devices (e.g. mobile devices, such as tablets or smartphones). The paper also includes a brief description and interaction analysis of protocols used for aforementioned media content discovery, control and out-of-band transfer.