This software package includes both UPnP control point and UPnP bridge functionalities. It allows for easy control and management of UPnP devices on a network.
Cidero is a software pack that specializes in UPnP-based media control and distribution in the networked home environment. This pack contains a variety of applications and utilities that are freely available, and the full source code is included for developers who wish to enhance the software.
One of the applications in this pack is the Cidero UPnP Media Controller. It is a Java-based, cross-platform solution that provides support for browsing and playback of digital music, photos, and movies. This application is designed to control UPnP A/V-compatible MediaServer and MediaRenderer devices, which are becoming more common in the networked home. The infrared remote control-based UI of these devices can be inconvenient when browsing large media collections. Still, with a PC-based remote control capability provided by Cidero UPnP Media Controller, users can benefit from a better control experience.
Another application included in the Cidero pack is the Internet Radio Server. Internet radio stations typically support a range of broadcast formats (Shoutcast, streaming Windows Media, etc.) and different bitrates for each format. Load sharing and bandwidth savings are usually achieved through the utilization of multiple internet host:port addresses for each individual format/bitrate stream combination, represented by a playlist in M3U or PLS format. This server provides a mechanism for managing all the information for a single station in a coherent way, which can be required since many UPnP media servers may not provide such support.
The UPnP framework also provides good support for managing radio station metadata, and the Cidero radio server uses a set of files formatted in UPnP XML representation for its station database. Additionally, the server provides a proxy/relay capability to allow multiple devices inside the home to listen to the same stream while maintaining only a single connection to the radio station server. This saves bandwidth for both the user and the internet broadcaster.
Lastly, the UPnP Bridge software in the Cidero pack allows non-UPnP devices to be used in a UPnP network, and extends the UPnP capabilities of others. The software currently supports bridging of the Prismiq Media Player, and has planned support for IR-controllable devices in the future.
In conclusion, the Cidero software pack is a comprehensive solution for UPnP-based media control and distribution in the networked home environment. With its various applications, users can benefit from a better browsing and control experience, efficient management of radio stations, and the ability to connect non-UPnP devices to the network. Developers can also enhance the software using the included source code.
One of the applications in this pack is the Cidero UPnP Media Controller. It is a Java-based, cross-platform solution that provides support for browsing and playback of digital music, photos, and movies. This application is designed to control UPnP A/V-compatible MediaServer and MediaRenderer devices, which are becoming more common in the networked home. The infrared remote control-based UI of these devices can be inconvenient when browsing large media collections. Still, with a PC-based remote control capability provided by Cidero UPnP Media Controller, users can benefit from a better control experience.
Another application included in the Cidero pack is the Internet Radio Server. Internet radio stations typically support a range of broadcast formats (Shoutcast, streaming Windows Media, etc.) and different bitrates for each format. Load sharing and bandwidth savings are usually achieved through the utilization of multiple internet host:port addresses for each individual format/bitrate stream combination, represented by a playlist in M3U or PLS format. This server provides a mechanism for managing all the information for a single station in a coherent way, which can be required since many UPnP media servers may not provide such support.
The UPnP framework also provides good support for managing radio station metadata, and the Cidero radio server uses a set of files formatted in UPnP XML representation for its station database. Additionally, the server provides a proxy/relay capability to allow multiple devices inside the home to listen to the same stream while maintaining only a single connection to the radio station server. This saves bandwidth for both the user and the internet broadcaster.
Lastly, the UPnP Bridge software in the Cidero pack allows non-UPnP devices to be used in a UPnP network, and extends the UPnP capabilities of others. The software currently supports bridging of the Prismiq Media Player, and has planned support for IR-controllable devices in the future.
In conclusion, the Cidero software pack is a comprehensive solution for UPnP-based media control and distribution in the networked home environment. With its various applications, users can benefit from a better browsing and control experience, efficient management of radio stations, and the ability to connect non-UPnP devices to the network. Developers can also enhance the software using the included source code.
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