
Key Features:
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Inject & Extract Frame-Linked Metadata in AV1
Easily add and retrieve metadata embedded in AV1 video frames using the AV1-compliant OBU format. -
Supports Both Streaming and Recording
Seamlessly embeds metadata in real-time, whether you’re saving video to disk or sending it over a network. -
No Auxiliary Channels Required
Metadata travels inside the video stream—no need for sockets, sidecar files, or muxers. -
High Flexibility, Minimal Overhead
User-defined binary metadata (e.g., GPS, AI output, timecodes) can be added per frame without affecting playback. -
GStreamer-Compatible Elements
Plugin includes dedicated GStreamer elements for injecting and retrieving metadata inline.
Example Use Case:
A drone surveillance system uses GstObuMetadata to inject GPS coordinates and AI model predictions into each AV1 video frame in real time. This allows ground control systems to review footage later with embedded metadata for frame-by-frame decision-making or training purposes—no external metadata syncing required.
What’s Included:
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GstObuMetadata plugin for GStreamer
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Source code or binary license options
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Developer documentation, usage guide, and sample pipelines
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Optional 11-hour Embedded Software Support package for integration, tuning, or customization
Supported Platforms:
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NVIDIA Jetson (Nano, TX2, Xavier NX, AGX Orin)
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x86-64 Linux systems
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Qualcomm RB5, RB6, C8550
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NXP i.MX8
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Any GStreamer 1.x-compatible embedded platform with AV1 encoding/decoding capabilities
Why RidgeRun?
With over 19 years of embedded software consulting expertise, RidgeRun builds performance-critical tools for advanced video applications. GstObuMetadata brings seamless metadata-video pairing to AV1 pipelines, enabling developers to deliver synchronized, intelligent video streams with zero compromise.
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