The Service List Registry is uniquely able to address the requirements of media users, devices, providers, and authorities.
While there are many tools available for producing and testing service lists, the purpose of the Service List Registry is to provide a global platform for managing service announcement and discovery at scale.
Although a service provider can maintain private lists, that limits visibility and relies on clients knowing where to find them. The Service List Registry platform solves this problem by offering a standard mechanism for service announcement and discovery, supporting an open and competitive market for consumer electronics manufacturers.
The true power of service announcement and discovery lies in the ability to aggregate services from diverse and competing media providers. The Service List Registry ensures these service lists are made available in a consistent and interoperable format, creating shared value for all participants in the ecosystem.
The Service List Registry delivers economies of scale that individual media providers and service operators cannot achieve. This creates a multinational market that manufacturers and developers can address cost-effectively and allows media providers to reach a wider audience.
The Service List Registry ensures authenticity, preventing the inclusion of illegitimate or unauthorized services. By serving as a definitive and trusted source of service information, it maintains the integrity of service discovery, protecting client devices and users.
In many markets, regulation demands the clear prominence and provenance of services, particularly those of public importance. The Service List Registry ensures compliance with these requirements for devices, displays, and applications, providing consumer confidence and protection.