Radio as we all know is becoming more multi-platform. More than ever before radio is reaching people in new and different ways. People are now expecting radio everywhere - where they want it and how they want it. RadioDNS is a collaborative project to enable the convergence of radio broadcasting and IP-delivered services. It aims to significantly enhance the experience of radio listening using scalable and resilient broadcast technology in tandem with additional information via IP.

In non-techie words, the project aims to use the information that is already broadcasted and, by using standard technology, connect to the Internet to allow users to discover more about what they are listening to. This would enable you to have an electronic program guide and even let you ‘tag’ bits of the radio you find interesting such as your favorite song or something the presenter said.

First radio incorporating RadioDNS technology:

The RadioDNS project is very pleased to announce that the PURE Sensia, a connected digital radio launched, is the first radio device to incorporate RadioVIS technology, based on the RadioDNS framework.

The Sensia is able to show IP delivered visual services from many DAB radio stations, including Heart, Galaxy, 95.8 Capital FM and all of Global Radio’s other brands, and national services Absolute Radio, Fun Kids and Traffic Radio

Developers at PURE worked from draft RadioDNS and RadioVIS specifications, and have also contributed to developer discussions. RadioDNS and RadioVIS is already used by Global Radio in their iPhone and Symbian mobile phone applications, and prototype clients have been developed by the BBC and Global Radio. As RadioDNS and its associated applications are open specifications, any manufacturer can incorporate the technology in their device, and any broadcaster can provide services. The unique RadioDNS lookup system allows devices to locate broadcaster services automatically, and without any user intervention. RadioDNS is a community project, with supporters from across the world.

The project website is at http://radiodns.org

An updated overview of RadioDNS technology