[mythtv] Commercial Skip Algorithm

[Michael T. Dean]

cardboil wrote:

> Based on my limited understanding, it appears that the commercial skip 
> algorithm uses blank frame and/or logo detection to flag the start and 
> end of commercials.  Some of my TV channels (non-U.S.) don't insert 
> blank frames or change logos during commercial breaks and I'd like to 
> figure out other mechanisms to track start/end points.
>
> Any ideas people have tried?
>
> Also, can you point me to some detailed info on how the current 
> commercial skip algorithm works? 

Myth currently supports:
1) Blank frame
2) Scene change
3) Blank frame with scene change
4) Logo (the little channel identifier logo)
255) All (combines all the above--basically blank frame with scene 
change and logo)

So, my recommendation is to set it to use All and it should work on your 
channels with blank frames and/or logos, and will do better than just 
blank frame or logo on the ones without.  Set it in Settings.

Mike