The OpenEPG standard defines a field structure and access method for obtaining electronic program guide (EPG) data, also known as metadata, for describing audio-video content and its availability using IP-related protocols. The OpenEPG standard facilitates access by home
entertainment devices to scheduled event data for terrestrial, cable and satellite programming; to video on demand (VOD) services; and to content stored locally on a home networked device.
Designation of Proposed Standard:
ANSI/CTA-2033 R-2016
Title of Standard:
OpenEPG - A Specification for Electronic Program Guide Data Interchange
Project Need:
To reaffirm ANSI/CTA-2033
Project Intent:
Reaffirm current ANS
Includes text from ISO or IEC standard?:
No
Scope Summary:
The OpenEPG standard defines a field structure and access method for obtaining electronic program guide (EPG) data, also known as metadata, for describing audio-video content and its availability using IP-related protocols. The OpenEPG standard facilitates access by home
entertainment devices to scheduled event data for terrestrial, cable and satellite programming; to video on demand (VOD) services; and to content stored locally on a home networked device.
OpenEPG allows for aggregation of metadata provided by multiple sources such as various metadata service providers (MSPs,) including small and local MSPs (such as churches, schools, etc.), and personal metadata for content provided by a user.
This standard defines the format and structure of OpenEPG data fields, and it defines methods of querying OpenEPG metadata services to request subsets of the available data.
Keywords:
EPG, Electronic Program Guide, Data Interchange, Network, Metadata, Audio Video Content, Internet, IP, Schedule Event Data, Video on Demad, VoD
Consumer Product:
Yes
Supersedes or Affects:
ANSI/CTA-2033
Identify Stakeholders:
Consumers, Manufacturers, Network and Internet and Cable and Satellite Service Providers
