KSMI Weather Channel STAR Software

[wxmancanada]

As many people are aware, I and a team of broadcast technicians have been working to bring the KSMI Weather Channel, powered by The KSMI Weather Service.

We have been working on a STAR system which brings localized weather, highway, ski, and environmental data atop a national feed on a TV screen.

The system is currently avaiable only for TV's powered by set top boxes.

However, it seems that alot of viewers will tend to watch the channel via the web as the option for a set top box is not present or the funds to get one are not present.

I am thinking about taking the STAR software and re-writing it to work on a desktop computer as an executable (.exe) program.

The systems (and applications) would still be managed in the same manner, and would be activated, maintained, and controlled by KSMI Network Control.

The systems currently relies on a 24/7 - 2 way data feed between KSMI and the Unit, this data feed includes information regarding weather data, and what the unit should display; and when. Becuase there is no way of getting the video feed to the program (.exe) without going over the internet, or spending hundreds of dollars;  this data link is no longer existant. The internet would have to do both receive the video, and data which would need to meet certain speed expectations.

System Requirements:

• Pentium 3 (or higher)
• 256MB of RAM (or higher)
• DSL, or cable modem. (High speed)
• Screen Resolution of 1024 X 768 or Higher (Program would run at 800X600

Please vote above what you think.

If you have any questions, at all, please post them.

[lfmusiclover]

I voted for the STAR program. I think its a fantastic idea. This way, everyone will have access to your weather channel without having to shell out any money.

[Localonthe8s]

This is a wonderful idea. I'd love to see your STAR, install it on my desktop, and watch the conditions

My tv set has set top box so why does not having a set-top box for you TV affect the STAR?

[lfmusiclover]

This is a wonderful idea. I'd love to see your STAR, install it on my desktop, and watch the conditions

My tv set has set top box so why does not having a set-top box for you TV affect the STAR?

Your box won't do any good if your service doesn't carry his channel. 

[Localonthe8s]

What cable providers carry KSMI? I'll riot DirecTV to bring KSMI!

[lfmusiclover]

What cable providers carry KSMI? I'll riot DirecTV to bring KSMI!

I thought you had Verizon Fios? 

[Localonthe8s]

Where did you get that idea from?

I have DirecTV.

[lfmusiclover]

Where did you get that idea from?

I have DirecTV.

You asked a question about it in another thread (I beleive you asked Kyle if they carried his channel). 

[wxmancanada]

Where did you get that idea from?

I have DirecTV.

You asked a question about it in another thread (I beleive you asked Kyle if they carried his channel). 

This be true, you asked about FiOS.. (Thunder)

[Localonthe8s]

yes i did but it doesnt mean i have the cable provider.

I'm dying for Fios to come. They have good dealss

[wxmancanada]

I'm only looking at one huge issue with making it a desktop application and that is the STAR and the video need to be in Sync with one another, as it is I have a kind of hard time keeping a system thats in the same room (no delay) in sync with the video.. add an internet lag and your asking for an ice cube not to melt in a bowl of hot soup.

Gary, you work with computers.. Any ideas on how to work on video delivery?

[Localonthe8s]

boy arent you upset with all these delays and mechanical errors?

[lfmusiclover]

Kyle, my knowledge of computers isn't quite that expansive. 

Thunder, if you don't have Fios, why'd you ask about it? 

[Localonthe8s]

because i like Fios and i have emailed a request to Fios to add KSMI but obviously a thousand people would have to askt he same thing

[lfmusiclover]

What do you like about Fios? How can you like it if you don't have it? Bottom line: I'm confused, as always, by your comments.