Usage of DVB Meta-data

[funkybro_uk]

Hi

Absolutely great to see the DVB EPG in the new release, works really well. It's nice to be able to use the OTA programme guide, as it provides much more complete programme information in the UK at least.

Would it be possible to utilise more of the features that the DVB stream provides? In particular:

• Programme Aspect ratio - Information is provided in the EPG about the widescreen ratio in which a programme is broadcast. Could this be used to automatically set GB-PVR into the correct widescreen mode for that programme?
  
• Logical Channel Numbers (LCNs) - It would be nice if GB-PVR automatically assigned each channel to its LCN, to save the user having to manually assign each one
  
• Now and Next - The now and next programme information on DVB acts as a form of PDC. It is well used by broadcasters (again, in the UK at least) to provide information about the over-running of a programme
  
• Finally, again related to a form of PDC, the EPG also provides information about a programme's current running status (including a handy "about to begin" flag, which is intended to indicate when a recorder should start recording) - could this be used to replace padding and ensure the whole programme is saved?
  

It seems a shame to use inferior methods of achieving these facilities, when the information is available in the DVB stream.

And finally, not forgetting DVB radio, that would be nice too

funkybro

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I'll be honest, you probably wont see these features added anytime soon.