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IMDA Service Identification
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current version: v2.2 
The Service Identification describes a way for a broadcaster, or media organisation, to expose their data to a hardware or software solution (e.g. aggregator) run by a third party in a standardised way. The data from the media organisation contains details of itself, its brands and its brands’ transport methods. Not only is this technical information but also editorial information allowing the solution to correctly categorise and expose brands to the audience, and to allow a solution to evaluate appropriateness of brands to criteria supplied where the solution includes some search functionality or automated browsing features.
If you are a media organisation (broadcaster) or a solution provider (aggregator), feel free to contact us here.
If you are a broadcaster, intending to gather your SI data, please use the online webform.
Current version: “IMDA Service Identification 2.2”
Previous version: “IMDA Service Identification 2.1.1”
Publishers: see here for a list of Broadcasters publishing their IMDA SI
Change log: here
License: available for use under GNU General Public License Version 3 – open to all.
IMDA Device Profiles
The IMDA’s mission is to develop and promote a set of open, interoperable standards and device profiles to maximise the growth of a global consumer market in internetconnected media devices. Profile 1 is the IMDA’s baseline Internet Media profile. It defines the minimal set of features of an IMDA-approved Profile 1 device. The goal of Profile 1 is, in line with the IMDA’s objectives, to promote greater understanding and adoption of Internet Media Devices and associated technology. In order to achieve this goal, the IMDA has been careful to be as inclusive as possible both of existing devices and existing broadcast setups.
If you are a device manufacturer and want to self-certify your devices, feel free to contact us here.
In order to cover the organisational expenses for the certification, a small fee of $100 (for IMDA members) $500 (for non-members) will be levied.
IMDA device profile-1 certified models - overview of devices that "play internet radio"IMDA Device Profile 1 - certification license agreementParties looking to certify have to sign this license agreement before they begin the certification process.
Playlist definitions – forms part of the certification process for Profile 1
Protocol definitions – forms part of the certifiation process for Profile 1
IMDA general documents
The IMDA is a non-profit organisation and the only forum that brings together all the stakeholders in the Internet Media Ecosystem. Thus the IMDA is the key organization for development and harmonization for the distribution of media over Internet technologies.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this worldwide unique forum, feel free to contact us here.
Or learn more about the benefits of being a part of the IMDA here.
Antitrust Guidelines - Internet Media Device Alliance Antitrust GuidelinesSteering Committee Charter - IMDA Steering Committee CharterTechnical Committee Charter - IMDA Technical Committee CharterIMDA request for information - If you are interested in joining the IMDA, use the IMDA’s online form.