[Live-devel] Trick play based pause interacts badly with Enseo STBs

[Ross Finlayson]

> We assume there *is* some bad consequence, since the code probably wasn't written for no reason.  Which client does this hack break?

The intention of the code is to make sure that the server's state (specifically, its record of where in the stream it is) is accurate, so that a subsequent RTSP "PLAY" command will cause the stream to get resumed from the correct place.  This code was written specifically for the Amino STB (which was the first client we used that did 'trick play' operations).


> we're willing to help you look into this, Ross.  We can send you one of these STBs, plus tools and information that will help you debug the issue.

Sure.  You can find the mailing address on the front page of our web site: http://www.live555.com/


> One of the things you'll notice in the transcript is that the STB sends a GET_PARAMETER request for "position" on pause.  I couldn't find any documentation online saying what the client is supposed to get in response

This hasn't been standardized at all.  If your STB is relying on this, then it's broken.


Ross Finlayson
Live Networks, Inc.
http://www.live555.com/

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