Key technologies

The central challenge is content and structurally correct data modeling for innovative metadata management along the entire value chain. Research in the field of semantic networking of metadata in production and
Distribution processes as well as for use in media archives form the basis for the use of aggregated metadata. The “Digital Media Ontology” (DMO) of the core technology is constantly checked for quality and consistency, extended and mapped to external ontologies.

Based on the blockchain technology, rights and billing models are mapped using so-called smart contracts, thus automating settlement processes in VoD distribution. After using a movie online, the amount paid will be automatically distributed to the right holders in real time, depending on the billing model.

Development of media cloud workflows for location-independent access and technical homogenization of applications. Media systems-optimized transfer systems can consolidate, secure, and process metadata in and out of the cloud.

Research into new technologies and algorithms in the field of artificial intelligence for the automated extraction of metadata from media content.

Development of an editor for creating and editing subtitles in all production areas, which can create subtitles independently of the distribution channel and offer flexibility on different platforms without much manual effort. In addition, the editor should have the ability to annotate subtitle files to provide additional information.

Development of object- and process-oriented tools based on the automated acquisition and processing of metadata (LMDC) for post production, e.g. Metadata Merger (MME), Metadata Modifier (MMO) and Media-to-Metadata Analyzer (MWA).

Development of an integrated system solution for (meta) data management for the production and distribution of non-fictional program content, starting with the production planning up to the delivery and utilization of the produced non fiction footage material to third parties.