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Global DistributionGlobal Distribution
Software ModulesSoftware ModulesAWR Worldwide Enterprise NetworkAWR Worldwide Enterprise Network
Distribution ModeCollection vs. Distribution
Guam SW
Leased SW / M
W
InternetOther
FM}Collection Distrib
ution
•Central
•Regional
•Hybrid
•Central
•Regional
•Hybrid
Distribution Models- Entities -
StudiosRegion Offices
Transmitter Sites
Guam
Leased
Functions
Internet
Other
Global Services
Freq. Coord. & Monitoring
Resource Engr.
Training
FM Sat
Listener Mail
Operations (file process & Q.C.)
Storage / Archive
Distribution ModelsGeneric Decentralized (collect/Distrib.)
Guam
Leased
Other
Freq. Coord. & Monitoring
Training
FM
Sat
OPs
Resource Engr.
OPs
OPsFM
Leased Global Storage / Archive
Leased
Internet
Internet
InternetInternet
Distribution ModelsGeneric centralized (Distrib.)
Guam
Leased
Internet Other
Freq. Coord. & Monitoring
Training
FM
Sat
Resource Engr.
Global OPs
Global Storage / Archive
Distribution ModelsHybrid (Partially decentralized)
Guam
Leased
Other
Freq. Coord. & Monitoring
Training
FM
Sat
OPs
Resource Engr.
OPs
OPsFM
Leased
Internet
Internet
Internet
Internet
Global Storage / Archive
Distribution ModulesIntegrated View
studio
Stat & Report
Broadcast
ScheduleAsset
Management
Global View
Broadcast
studio
Stat & ReportSchedule
Asset1 Management
studio studio studio
Asset3 Management
Stat & Report2Schedule
2
Asset2 Management
BroadcastBroadcast
log.dbf
availability.dbf
solarwinds.dbf
availability.awr.org
snmp.awr.org
programs.awr.org
studio
Stat & ReportSchedule
Asset Management
Broadcast
Schedule.dbf
user.dbf
schedule.awr.org
sche
dule
ok
Distribution Modules(Future) Data Flow Diagram A
log.dbf
availability.dbf
solarwinds.dbf
availability.awr.org
snmp.awr.org
programs.awr.org
Data Flow Diagram B
studio
Stat & ReportSchedule
Asset Management
Broadcast
Schedule.dbf
user.dbf
schedule.awr.org
sche
dule
ok
2nd file check, file rename for local TX,
Schedule customized for local TX
Backup
Archive
Archive
Manual override support
Alert System
Asset Management
SDM
S&RM
BM
SM Asset
• Mirroring Function
• File Check & Management Function
• File Transfer Function
• File Scheduling Function
The Asset Management Module is the heart and brain of the Distribution Software architecture. It manages the Data Repositories (File Servers) and oversees:
Asset Management
SDM
S&RM
BM
SM Asset
Input:•XML file from SDM every time a file is sent•SQL access to the Schedule Database•SQL access to user Database
Process:•FTP Servers
•Accounts based on User Database•Mirroring between Servers & Archives
•Audio File Check, Repair, Flag•Length, Encoding, Name, Tag, Checksum (ID3 <-> XML reconciliation)
•File Push to BM (if needed)•Copy, then Rename & transcode files as appropriate for BM (unless BM is equipped to do this task)•Keep Backup (on CD/DVD)
Output:•Generates status of file to SDM (XML in queue)
•Generates status of file to S&RM Database (based on the Processes
accomplished)
•Generates Generic Schedule for BM in XML
•Push files to BM (if needed)
•Backup on CD/DVD
Studio Module
SDM
S&RM
BM
SM Asset
This module is used at the studio locations
Input:•Audio files (in WAV, MPx)•Description of file•XML from Asset of status of previously sent files
Process:•ID3 Tagging•Rename (based on playout date or sequential numbering, or both)
•Transcode for FM or SW format (if both required, only
FM format is processed)
•Burn CD/DVD for local archival (or non-internet Xfer)•Generates Labels as appropriate
Output:•FTP processed file to AWR Server
•XML info on file sent
•Archival CD/DVDs
Schedule Module
SDM
S&RM
BM
SM Asset
This module runs on a Server (other than the main file servers)
Input:•Schedule database•Updates of schedule in RTF format from Frequency Management•Updates of schedule via Web interface
Process:•Read/Write access to the Schedule Database
•Backup of Schedule Database
Output:•Web: PR Page (schedule.awr.org)
•PDF schedule auto-generation
•Updated schedule database
This module was 95% complete as of Autumn ‘05
Stat & Report Module
SDM
S&RM
BM
SM Asset
This module runs on a Server (other than the main file servers)
Input:•Availability SQL Database•SolarWinds (SNMP) SQL Database•SM Schedule SQL Database (read only)•Asset Management entries•SNMP traps from monitoring devices
Process:•Collect SNMP info
•Process and Statistical analysis of Databases
•Trigger of Alarms based on heuristics
Output:•Web access
•SolarWinds (SNMP)
•availability.awr.org
•Asset Display
•Audio Program Inventory
•Asset Management Queries
•Alarm generation
Broadcast Module
SDM
S&RM
BM
SM Asset
This module is used at the Region Offices (and AWR owned TX sites)
Input:•Generic XML Schedule file from Asset•Audio Files received from Asset•Playout acknowledgement
Process:•File Download (pull) (if not FTP Pushed)
•Filename structure verification (may vary from
AWR’s Standard due to Playout site’s preference)
•Audio file verification
•Length, Encoding, ID3, checksum
•Generation of site specific Schedule File
•Automation System (i.e. eXaudi like)
•Process playout acknowledgement
Output:•Generates status of file to S&RM Database (based on the Processes accomplished)•site specific Schedule file (by day/week, depending on requirements) by transmitter (or automation system)
•CD/DVD archives
Filename StructureAWR Standard for normal files
Filename StructureAWR Standard for Spare files
Filename StructureAWR Standard for Jingle/Promo files
Major Asset Management Packages
• Harris H-Class• Dalet Plus• IntegritSystem• Avid Active• ImageDirector• ImageArcadia• DSpace (Open Source by MIT & HP)
Functionality
• Distributed Storage Management (online, nearline, offline)• Multi-tiered security access level with user management interface• Optimized bandwidth usage• Media repurposing (transcoding, etc…)• Searchable open (non propriatory) Database (SQL ?)• Custom multi-filename structures (input, internal storage, multi-output formats)• Built-in verification & correction of integrity of digital assets
– (MP3) check for length, silence detection, normalization, etc…• Media Tagging (reads & writes ID3 tags & other meta-data)• Real-Time information, Statistical reports• Support for collaborative content generation
– magazine audio file formats– Template management
• Trackable process-oriented Workflow– Uploads, edits, sign-offs, broadcasts, repeats, kill date, PodCast stats
• Media Catalogs• Multilingual (with support for at least UDF-8)