[mythtv-users] Automation query

[Ken Bass]

I am looking for some ideas on how to accomplish something.

Occasionaly, my HD-PVR results in a 0 length recording.  When this
happens, it seems the only way to recover it is to power cycle the HD-PVR.

I just purchased a USB zwave transmitter and a zwave controlled power
receptacle. This should allow me to cycle power a powerstrip with all my
tuners/STB's under software control.

What API / techniques are available that would allow me to determine
that there are no recording currently being record on ANY/ALL my tuners.

Is there a python method to determine this that I can use from a cron job?
Would the event system allow this?

I'm thinking have an cron job setup that would allow me to reset the
powerstrip in the early morning, but only if nothing is recording on any
of my 5 tuners.

Let discuss some ideas. Thanks!