Key Features:
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Binary Metadata Transport via MPEG-TS
Send custom binary data (e.g., GPS, AI metadata, sensor readings) within each video stream—aligned to individual frames. -
Modular GStreamer Integration
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metasrc: Inserts binary metadata into MPEG-TS streams -
metasink: Extracts metadata and passes it for downstream interpretation
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Format-Agnostic Metadata
RidgeRun’s system is payload-agnostic—you define the content and encoding of the metadata blob. -
Event or Periodic Injection
Configure metadata injection frequency to match your pipeline’s logic or sensor cadence. -
Embedded, No External Channel Required
Works entirely in-band—no sidecar file or parallel socket needed.
Example Use Case:
An AI camera system can encode real-time bounding boxes or GPS data into every video frame using metasrc. A remote server receiving the stream decodes both the video and metadata using metasink, preserving frame-to-data accuracy for deep analytics or forensic playback.
What’s Included:
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RidgeRun’s GStreamer plugin with
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Full developer documentation and usage examples
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C code samples for integration
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Optional 11-hour Embedded Software Support package
Supported Platforms:
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NVIDIA Jetson (Nano, TX2, Xavier NX, Orin)
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Qualcomm RB5, RB6, C8550
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x86-64 Linux
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TI Sitara (AM57x, AM62x, AM64x)
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NXP i.MX6 / i.MX8
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Any embedded Linux platform with GStreamer and MPEG-TS support
Backed by Embedded Software Experts
With 19 years of consulting experience, RidgeRun builds high-performance software tools for embedded multimedia systems. Our in-band metadata plugin gives you a reliable, efficient way to transport time-sensitive binary data over standard video streaming protocols—without changing your architecture.
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