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Live video and data delivery across platforms
DIRECTV uses the Adobe® Flash® Platform to power its NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ SUPERCAST™ service, which enables subscribers using a wide variety of browsers, desktops, and operating systems to view live video streams of games, as well as the latest statistics and video highlights.
Why the Flash Platform worked
- DIRECTV is able to deliver rich content to a diverse, cross-platform audience.
- The SUPERCAST service provides the option of browser or desktop viewing.
- A downloadable, branded application combines live video with supporting content.
- The Flash Platform provides a powerful digital rights management (DRM) solution.
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Technologies Used
Adobe AIR®
- Smooth integration with back-end systems
- Ability to switch between full screen and miniscreen on the desktop
- Desktop notifications when requested video highlights become available
Adobe Flash Player
- Zero install required for 98% of web-connected desktops
- Lightweight delivery, fast load times
- Support for H.264 streaming video
The open source Flex framework
- Rich interactive user interface for a demanding audience
- Precise control for combining video playback, animated elements, and large real-time data sets
Adobe Flash Media Server family
- Live streaming video with Adobe Flash Media Streaming Server software
- Digital rights management with Adobe Flash Media Rights Management Server software
- H.264 video encoding with Adobe Flash Media Encoding Server software
Flash Platform Architecture
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Ecosystem
Limelight Networks
- DIRECTV tapped solutions partner Limelight for the live streaming video component.
BLITZ and gskinner.com
- Design and development partners BLITZ and gskinner.com offered extensive experience with the Flash Platform.
