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Extending the reach of a web-based music service
Finetune extended the reach of its web-based music service by using the Adobe® Flash® Platform to build companion applications for the desktop, mobile devices, and Nintendo Wii. The desktop application seeds its recommendation engine by analyzing local data such as an iTunes library.
Why the Flash Platform worked
- Multiple operating systems and device platforms can be targeted using the same codebase.
- The Flash Platform enabled the creation of embeddable web widgets with reliable, consistent behavior.
- Streaming audio can be delivered across multiple operating systems and device platforms.
- The Flash Platform allowed the user experience to be extended to noncomputer devices such as mobile phones and Nintendo Wii.
- The ability to interact with a local file system enhances functionality.
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Technologies Used
Adobe AIR®
- Ability to deploy compact, desktop music player
- Smooth integration with back-end systems for music streaming
- Interaction with local music library
Adobe Flash Player
- Zero install required for 98% of web-connected desktops
- Ability to deploy embeddable widgets that operate consistently across popular social networks and websites
- Support for consumer devices such as mobile phones and Nintendo Wii
Adobe Flash CS5 Professional
- Precise control of creative design for embeddable widgets and noncomputer interface
Adobe Flash Media Server
- Reliable, high-quality audio streaming provided by Flash Media Server software
PHP
- Ability to start the Finetune player from PHP-generated HTML pages
Flash Platform Architecture
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used for this application in context.
Ecosystem
Teknision
- Finetune worked with leading digital agency Teknision to develop this application.
Social networks
- The Finetune player is available on Facebook, MySpace, and many other social networks.
