The Track-X browser interface is used to prepare the initial program block schedules. The Track-X is a SQL database application that has the capability to both import and export broadcast program data to XML schedule files. The XML schedule files allow for the exchange of meta-data between the Track-X SQL database and broadcast content files (script and media).
Current development work on the Track-X application includes; the automated import/export of schedules between the Rivendell System with "final-aired" data synchronization. The integration of additional data fields to include full broadcast scripts. the automated generation of meta data cards to allow a controlled audience search function in order to find material that is publicly available from a private data source.
RBOSS applications are currently going through a major version update intended to apply Semantic Web (NAB Paper 2009) technologies to the applications in order to advance the interoperability of the RBOSS suite and other applications. Semantic Web technologies will allow for a deeper search of content assets, position RBOSS to more quickly integrate and adapt with new system in the broadcast chain and simplify the repackaging of content for new delivery platforms. The upgrade will allow each RBOSS component's metadata can be articulated independently.
It is intended for the use of a Semantic Web model to allow for all available content to be associated with related but different format media in order to adapt to "New Media" models as they are developed or as they become available.
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