VideoPro Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 :DInvention that would make a fortune, automatic advert zaper!! They have been around for several years. Using a similar principle as VPS/Startext, a signal is sent from the broadcaster to tell the recorder to enter pause at the start of the ads and a second signal to return to recording mode. Works just fine. The problem is that broadcasters who show commercials operate with the money they get from ad agencies, so they won't transmit the signal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Much as it goes against every fiber of my being to let Hamish off the hook, but it may have been down to Ofcom, a supposedly independent regulator. Ya thought it was an EU directive, dint want to get myself into an argument though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 They have been around for several years. Using a similar principle as VPS/Startext, a signal is sent from the broadcaster to tell the recorder to enter pause at the start of the ads and a second signal to return to recording mode. Works just fine. The problem is that broadcasters who show commercials operate with the money they get from ad agencies, so they won't transmit the signal. Yes that's true a small flashing box would appear in the top corner of the screen at one time before the adverts came on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosxuk Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Yes that's true a small flashing box would appear in the top corner of the screen at one time before the adverts came on. They're called cue dots, and are still used for their main purpose - allowing programmes to remotely trigger adverts. Nowadays you'll only see them on live programmes, appearing shortly before a break and then disappearing five seconds before the adverts play. I'm a celebrity get me out of here even goes to the extravagance of having two cue-dots, one to play the sponsorship bumber and another to play the adverts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky_Gibbon Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Not bad for a man who hasn't been in power for 10 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wednesday1 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Not bad for a man who hasn't been in power for 10 months. :hihi:People underestimated his tenacity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowersfade Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 :hihi:People underestimated his tenacity! Gordon is a sexy beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Gordon is a sexy beast. sorry flower im starting to lose my love for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowersfade Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 sorry flower im starting to lose my love for you I can't help it he's my weird crush I think I need help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I can't help it he's my weird crush I think I need help. yes you do need help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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