Commercial Ad Markers

Professional solution for handling SCTE-35, SCTE-104 and other ad marking standards across multiple video delivery formats.

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Industry Standard Support

Full support for commercial ad marking standards used across the broadcast and streaming industries.

  • •SCTE-35 support for digital program insertion cues
  • •SCTE-104 support for advertising insertion
  • •Seamless handling of time signal and splice information

Multi-Format Compatibility

Read and insert ad markers across various transport formats for maximum flexibility and integration capabilities.

  • •MPEG-TS streams support
  • •HLS segmented content
  • •SDI broadcast feeds
  • •RESTful API for custom integrations

Comprehensive Input Support

Our system can read ad markers from multiple sources and formats.

Input Formats

Extract ad markers from various industry-standard formats.

  • •MPEG-TS with embedded SCTE-35 markers
  • •HLS with embedded markers in EXT-X-CUE tags
  • •SDI with VANC data containing SCTE-104 messages
  • •API for direct marker insertion from external systems

Intelligent Processing

Sophisticated handling of marker data ensures reliable operation.

  • •Accurate timing preservation
  • •Metadata extraction and preservation
  • •Context-aware marker interpretation
  • •Format conversion between standards

Flexible Output Options

MPEG-TS Output

Insert ad markers into MPEG Transport Streams.

  • •SCTE-35 splice_insert commands
  • •Time_signal with segmentation descriptors
  • •Accurate PTS timing alignment
  • •Compliant with industry specifications

HLS Output

Include ad markers in HTTP Live Streaming manifests.

  • •EXT-X-CUE-IN and EXT-X-CUE-OUT markers
  • •SCTE-35 binary data in EXT-X-DATERANGE tags
  • •Accurate segment boundary alignment
  • •Compatible with major player implementations

SDI Output

Insert markers into SDI broadcast feeds.

  • •SCTE-104 messages in VANC space
  • •Proper timing and alignment
  • •Compatible with downstream equipment
  • •Minimal latency insertion

Advanced Transcoder Integration

Our transcoder ensures proper handling of ad markers during the encoding process.

Specialized Features

  • •Automatic IDR frame insertion at ad boundaries
  • •Proper Random Access Indicator (RAI) marking
  • •Preservation of all marker metadata during transcoding
  • •Frame-accurate boundary handling

Key Benefits

These features ensure optimal ad playback and switching performance.

  • •Clean ad transitions without visual artifacts
  • •Improved player compatibility across devices
  • •Precise timing of ad insertion points
  • •Reduced buffering during ad transitions

Industry Appliances

Our ad markers technology is used in a wide range of industries to handle commercial ad markers with comprehensive support for SCTE-35 and SCTE-104 across multiple transport formats.

Broadcast TV

Seamless ad insertion for broadcast networks with frame-accurate timing.

OTT Platforms

Dynamic ad insertion capabilities for streaming services with personalized advertising.

Cable & IPTV

Reliable marker passing for cable and IPTV operators requiring downstream ad insertion.

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