RadioTAG is an interesting new research project by BBC. They have developed a protocol for internet connected radios so that a listener can communicate with the broadcaster by tagging what they are listening to in real time. They give some examples:
- You're engrossed in an interview on the Today programme but have to leave for work. No problem. Press the RadioTAG button on your radio to remember your place. When you get to work, you resume listening on iPlayer from the point you left off.
- On the beach, you hear a great song you'd like to share with your friends. You push the RadioTAG button on your mobile UKRadioPlayer to tweet the track now playing and add it to your last.fm account.
- You hear an advert for a well-known fast-food chain on commercial radio. You press the RadioTAG button on your radio to get a coupon (in the form of a QR code) emailed to your phone. You show this at the counter and enjoy a tasty, cheaper burger.
If you are interested I recommend to read the first part of the article below. They continue to discuss how the protocol works in practice, which might be interesting for you that are into programming.
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