Metadata production framework (MPF) version 2.0

摘要

In this paper, we describe the latest specifications of the Metadata Production Framework (MPF) and its reference software with which the basic functionality of MPF can be tested over networks. MPF was originally designed as an efficient environment for generating metadata for TV programs from the viewpoint of the broadcaster, but recent developments indicate that the domains where MPF can be applied have expanded to include even ordinary households. This trend suggests that the metadata market might be much bigger in the near future, and we believe MPF can become an infrastructure standard in these circumstances.