This is a a partial comparison of features in livesim1 and livesim2. It is intended as an introduction and inspiration for future work on livesim2.
| Feature | Description | livesim2 | livesim1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STPP time subtitles | Generate stpp timestamps subtitles | Yes | No |
| STPP update subtitles | Update timestamps in VoD contents stpp segments | Yes | Yes |
| SessionID | Individual sessionIDs with timeout via Location | No | Yes |
| Max nr requests | Maximum number of requests per 24h/IP address | Yes | No |
| Non-integral segment duration | Average segment duration not an integral number of seconds | Yes | No |
| SegmentTimeline input | Support SegmentTimeline Vod content | Yes | No |
| Latency target parameter | URL parameter to set latency target | Yes | No |
| Support for 29.97Hz video | Allow non-matching audio/video durations | Not yet | No |
| MPD Patch | Deliver MPD patch as an alternative to full MPD | No | No |
| Insert Ad content | Insert a second video and mark as ads | No | No |
There are also differences in details:
| Property | Description | livesim2 | livesim1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PublishTime | PublishTime reflects time of latest change in MPD | Yes | No |
| Minimum Update Period default | SegmentDuration for $Number$ | Yes | No |
| Minimum Update Period default | 100years for $Number$ | No | Yes |
It may be good to move this to a wiki or project page for planning of future work.