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Simplified Localization+ Presentation
The document discusses the PBS localization service, which is managed by Thomas Crenshaw and built to support TV schedules and EPG. It outlines plans for the next iteration, referred to as Localization+, which will utilize multiple dynamic data sources and offer a full RESTful output. The document includes links to tools for exploring the service and provides contact information for follow-up questions.
Simplified Localization+ Presentation
- 1. PBS Localization Service Thomas Crenshaw Dir, Technical Product Management
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- 6. Built to supportTV schedules and EPG
- 7. Not built tostep out into limelight as own service
- 8. Changes require large effortto regression test and ensure didn’t break anything in other systems
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- 10. Localization+ (aka Sodor)
- 11. Multiple, dynamic data sources
- 12. Rovi, USPS, Nielsen, MaxMind, Maponics, Zip2DMA, Static Files
- 13. Import service thatis flexible
- 14. Full RESTful output withJSON payload
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- 16. Open source once wecertify the code as production ready
- 17. “Bluebell” (PBSi test and demo client) http://open.pbs.org/lookup/
- 18. “Goliat” (PBSi API explorer) Explore Localization+ Service http://open.pbs.org/explore/
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- 20. Follow-up methods: 1. post questions: open.PBS Answers Site 2. email: pbsi_stationservices@pbs.org
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