Coherence (UPNP)
| Developer | Frank Scholz |
|---|---|
| OS family | Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, BSD, (Open)Solaris |
| Latest release | 0.6.6.2 / January 2, 2010 |
| License | MIT |
| Official website | coherence.beebits.net |
| Support status | |
| Current | |
Coherence is an open-source license multimedia computer application developed under the MIT system. As a stand-alone application, Coherence performs as a DLNA/UPnP Media Server. Coherence has an in-built capability to export local files or online media via its back ends to other UPnP clients. With supported clients, Coherence functions as a controllable DLNA/UPnP MediaRenderer. Coherence can also function as a Python framework to enable other applications to access digital-living networks and resources.
Standalone mode
Coherence has a comprehensive plug-in architecture which enables it to export via its many back ends to UPnP/DLNA clients: local and/or remote media. In conjunction with GStreamer or Rhythmbox, Coherence forms a controllable DLNA/UPnP Media Renderer.
Coherence features many back-ends as :
- Ampache (AmpacheStore)
- Apple Trailers (AppleTrailersStore)
- Axis Cam (AxisCamStore)
- Elisa (ElisaMediaStore)
- Flickr (FlickrStore)
- local filesystem (FSstore)
- Gallery2 (Gallery2Store)
- LastFm (LastFMStore)
- LolCats (LolcatsStore)
- YouTube (YouTubeStore)
Commencing with Coherence version 0.6.0, Coherence features audio transcoding based on Gstreamer.[1]
Python Framework
Coherence provides a framework written in Python with an emerging DBus API which enables applications to participate in digital living networks.[2] primarily the UPnP universe, currently.
The core of Coherence provides for an implementation of:
- SSDP server,
- MSEARCH client,
- server and client for HTTP/SOAP requests, and
- server and client for Event Subscription and Notification (GENA).
Supported Devices
Acer TV AT3705-MGW
Denon AVR-3808
DjMount
Dlink DSM-510
Xbox 360
Nokia N800 Media Streamer
Pinnacle SoundBridge
Roku SoundBridge M2000
Sony TV Bravia
Sony PlayStation 3
Terratec Noxon 2 audio
Details & Many more....
Documentation
Coherence Official Documentation
History
Coherence has its roots in the work of:[3]
- Tim Potter project initiator and "set the code loose"
- John-Mark Gurney who continued the project with the MediaServer PyMeds
- and Fluendo added a first ContentDirectory client for Elisa Media Store