play()

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The SDK is started by calling the play API with the channelName parameter and mediaURL parameters.

  • Pass the channelName parameter with the channel name when
    • The user taps the Play button on the player (OR)
    • An audio stream restarts automatically
  • Pass descriptive stream information through this parameter
    • The channel name field is a 32-character field containing the name of the program or feed such as: “WENZ-FM”, “The Dove-Tampa”, “Hot 107.9”, or “Aerosmith Radio”.
    • channelName in play API is required for Digital in TV Ratings(DTVR) and can have freeform text.
    • channelName parameter is optional for Digital Content Ratings (DCR).
  • mediaURL is an optional parameter
    • This is the URL for the content (media) that is being played.
    • If mediaURL is not available, pass an empty value.

Syntax

public void play(JSONObject channelInfo);

Input Parameters

Parameter Description
channelName Free-form text up to 32 characters
mediaURL Media URL value for the content that is being played

DTVR

"{"channelName":"TheMovieTitle", "mediaURL":""}"

Digital Audio and DCR

"{"channelName":"", "mediaURL":"http://www.nielseninternet.com/BBB/prog_index.m3u8"}"

Output Parameters

Output Parameters (Return value) Description
void