Thierry Lelegard wrote: > > >> I would like to know that can we insert user defined PIDs into the TS >> stream. how should i go about? What standard should i follow? How should I >> format the the packets ( segment - section etc...). >> can any body help in this regard. > > Yes, in theory, you can. > > Keep in mind, however, that multiplexing is a quite difficult job > (this is what multiplexers are made for). hi, if i can suggest a starting point, there's already a free software project for transport stream manipulation; it's called JustDVb-It, the GPL licensed package we made in our previous company Cineca since 2004: http://www.cineca.tv/labs/mhplab/JustDVb-It%202.0.html it's a set of simple tools (following unix filosophy) you can put together in some customized ways to accomplish complex tasks. for example, it can filter PID on a TS, swap some PIDs with others, transform python described PSI tables in sections then in TS packets, and create DSMCC carousels too.. there's a live CD to demo it with a DVB ASI port in a sample configuration (for italian MHP based interactive television) the current version can't restamp PCR, as it's quite a complex task, but this feature is something that we are releasing RSN in our new-born start-up Avalpa (http://www.avalpa.com). stay tuned! HTH bye andrea venturi _______________________________________________ linux-dvb mailing list linux-dvb@xxxxxxxxxxx http://www.linuxtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linux-dvb