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Enhanced freeview EPG

I'm looking at using the BBC TV feeds to provide an enhanced Freeview EPG.

I use the Topfield 5800 Freeview PVR which has the ability for the user to add files to it. Using a custom EPG display app (one of many) I can upload data in the correct format to enhance or enrich the Freeview EPG.

In it's most basic form, my idea is a converter from the XML to the format the Toppy takes for it's EPG.

On top of that, with more time, a Web based app could also be made to provide browsing of the listings and timer setting on any web browser at any time. With the right setup, these could then be transferred automatically. Effectively allowing you to program the PVR remotely from anywhere in the world.

  • 02 Aug 2005 04:08 PM

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  • 1.
  • On 01 Oct 2005 12:11 PM,
  • Bob said:

So you're gonna suggest what you want and hope some geek will put it all together for you?!

Why not do it yourself, see if you can learn that all these things take time and effort!

Bob

  • 2.
  • On 31 Jan 2006 12:11 AM,
  • Jim said:

Dear Bob (aka flexo-man)

Never before has a super-hero been able to stretch so far as to see deep into his own lower colon.

With such powers you will always be able to destroy the fancies of mere mortals!!!!

Hurrah, and let no one make another impertinent suggestion, lest Bob destroy you with his withering insight!

Take that Matt, you puny underling....

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