Channels

COLUMN_APP_LINK_COLOR

static val COLUMN_APP_LINK_COLOR: String

The accent color of the app link template for this channel. This is primarily used for the background color of the text box in the template.

The app-linking allows channel input sources to provide activity links from their live channel programming to another activity. This enables content providers to increase user engagement by offering the viewer other content or actions.

Type: INTEGER (color value)

Value: "app_link_color"

COLUMN_APP_LINK_ICON_URI

static val COLUMN_APP_LINK_ICON_URI: String

The URI for the app badge icon of the app link template for this channel.

This small icon is overlaid at the bottom of the poster art specified by COLUMN_APP_LINK_POSTER_ART_URI. The data in the column must be a URI in one of the following formats:

• content (android.content.ContentResolver#SCHEME_CONTENT)
• android.resource (android.content.ContentResolver#SCHEME_ANDROID_RESOURCE)
• file (android.content.ContentResolver#SCHEME_FILE)

The app-linking allows channel input sources to provide activity links from their live channel programming to another activity. This enables content providers to increase user engagement by offering the viewer other content or actions.

Type: TEXT

Value: "app_link_icon_uri"

COLUMN_APP_LINK_INTENT_URI

static val COLUMN_APP_LINK_INTENT_URI: String

The intent URI of the app link for this channel.

The URI is created using Intent.toUri with Intent.URI_INTENT_SCHEME and converted back to the original intent with Intent.parseUri. The intent is launched when the user clicks the corresponding app link for the current channel.

The app-linking allows channel input sources to provide activity links from their live channel programming to another activity. This enables content providers to increase user engagement by offering the viewer other content or actions.

Type: TEXT

Value: "app_link_intent_uri"

COLUMN_APP_LINK_POSTER_ART_URI

static val COLUMN_APP_LINK_POSTER_ART_URI: String

The URI for the poster art used as the background of the app link template for this channel.

The data in the column must be a URL, or a URI in one of the following formats:

• content (android.content.ContentResolver#SCHEME_CONTENT)
• android.resource (android.content.ContentResolver#SCHEME_ANDROID_RESOURCE)
• file (android.content.ContentResolver#SCHEME_FILE)

The app-linking allows channel input sources to provide activity links from their live channel programming to another activity. This enables content providers to increase user engagement by offering the viewer other content or actions.

Type: TEXT

Value: "app_link_poster_art_uri"

COLUMN_APP_LINK_TEXT

static val COLUMN_APP_LINK_TEXT: String

The link text of the app link template for this channel.

This provides a short description of the action that happens when the corresponding app link is clicked.

The app-linking allows channel input sources to provide activity links from their live channel programming to another activity. This enables content providers to increase user engagement by offering the viewer other content or actions.

Type: TEXT

Value: "app_link_text"

COLUMN_BROADCAST_GENRE

static val COLUMN_BROADCAST_GENRE: String

The comma-separated genre string of this TV channel.

Use the same language appeared in the underlying broadcast standard, if applicable. Otherwise, leave empty. Use Genres#encode to create a text that can be stored in this column. Use Genres#decode to get the broadcast genre strings from the text stored in the column.

Type: TEXT

Value: "broadcast_genre"

COLUMN_BROWSABLE

static val COLUMN_BROWSABLE: String

The flag indicating whether this TV channel is browsable or not.

This column can only be set by applications having proper system permission. For other applications, this is a read-only column.

A value of 1 indicates the channel is included in the channel list that applications use to browse channels, a value of 0 indicates the channel is not included in the list. If not specified, this value is set to 0 (not browsable) by default.

Type: INTEGER (boolean)

Value: "browsable"

COLUMN_CHANNEL_LIST_ID

static val COLUMN_CHANNEL_LIST_ID: String

The channel list ID of this TV channel.

It is used to identify the channel list constructed from broadcast SI based on the underlying broadcast standard or country/operator profile, if applicable. Otherwise, leave empty.

The ID can be defined by individual TV input services. For example, one may assign a service operator name for the service operator channel list constructed from broadcast SI or one may assign the profile_name of the operator_info() APDU defined in CI Plus 1.3 for the dedicated CICAM operator profile channel list constructed from CICAM NIT.

Type: TEXT

Value: "channel_list_id"

COLUMN_DESCRIPTION

static val COLUMN_DESCRIPTION: String

The description of this TV channel.

Can be empty initially.

Type: TEXT

Value: "description"

COLUMN_DISPLAY_NAME

static val COLUMN_DISPLAY_NAME: String

The channel name that is displayed to the user.

A call sign is a good candidate to use for this purpose but any name that helps the user recognize the current channel will be enough. Can also be empty depending on broadcast standard.

Type: TEXT

Value: "display_name"

COLUMN_DISPLAY_NUMBER

static val COLUMN_DISPLAY_NUMBER: String

The channel number that is displayed to the user.

The format can vary depending on broadcast standard and product specification.

Type: TEXT

Value: "display_number"

COLUMN_GLOBAL_CONTENT_ID

static val COLUMN_GLOBAL_CONTENT_ID: String

The global content ID of this TV channel, as a URI.

A globally unique URI that identifies this TV channel, if applicable. Suitable URIs include

• globalServiceId from ATSC A/331. ex https://doi.org/10.5239/7E4E-B472
• Other broadcast ID provider. ex http://example.com/tv_channel/1234

Can be empty.

Type: TEXT

Value: "global_content_id"

COLUMN_INPUT_ID

static val COLUMN_INPUT_ID: String

The ID of the TV input service that provides this TV channel.

Use buildInputId to build the ID.

This is a required field.

Type: TEXT

Value: "input_id"

COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_DATA

static val COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_DATA: String

Internal data used by individual TV input services.

This is internal to the provider that inserted it, and should not be decoded by other apps.

Type: BLOB

Value: "internal_provider_data"

COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG1

static val COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG1: String

Internal integer flag used by individual TV input services.

This is internal to the provider that inserted it, and should not be decoded by other apps.

Type: INTEGER

Value: "internal_provider_flag1"

COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG2

static val COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG2: String

Internal integer flag used by individual TV input services.

This is internal to the provider that inserted it, and should not be decoded by other apps.

Type: INTEGER

Value: "internal_provider_flag2"

COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG3

static val COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG3: String

Internal integer flag used by individual TV input services.

This is internal to the provider that inserted it, and should not be decoded by other apps.

Type: INTEGER

Value: "internal_provider_flag3"

COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG4

static val COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG4: String

Internal integer flag used by individual TV input services.

This is internal to the provider that inserted it, and should not be decoded by other apps.

Type: INTEGER

Value: "internal_provider_flag4"

COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_ID

static val COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_ID: String

The internal ID used by individual TV input services.

This is internal to the provider that inserted it, and should not be decoded by other apps.

Can be empty.

Type: TEXT

Value: "internal_provider_id"

COLUMN_LOCKED

static val COLUMN_LOCKED: String

The flag indicating whether this TV channel is locked or not.

This is primarily used for alternative parental control to prevent unauthorized users from watching the current channel regardless of the content rating. A value of 1 indicates the channel is locked and the user is required to enter passcode to unlock it in order to watch the current program from the channel, a value of 0 indicates the channel is not locked thus the user is not prompted to enter passcode If not specified, this value is set to 0 (not locked) by default.

This column can only be set by applications having proper system permission to modify parental control settings. For other applications, this is a read-only column.

Type: INTEGER (boolean)

Value: "locked"

COLUMN_NETWORK_AFFILIATION

static val COLUMN_NETWORK_AFFILIATION: String

The network affiliation for this TV channel.

This is used to identify a channel that is commonly called by its network affiliation instead of the display name. Examples include ABC for the channel KGO-HD, FOX for the channel KTVU-HD and NBC for the channel KNTV-HD. Can be empty if not applicable.

Type: TEXT

Value: "network_affiliation"

COLUMN_ORIGINAL_NETWORK_ID

static val COLUMN_ORIGINAL_NETWORK_ID: String

The original network ID of this TV channel.

It is used to identify the originating delivery system, if applicable. Use the same coding for original_network_id for ETSI EN 300 468/TR 101 211 and ARIB STD-B10.

This is a required field only if the underlying broadcast standard defines the same name field. Otherwise, leave empty.

Type: INTEGER

Value: "original_network_id"

COLUMN_REMOTE_CONTROL_KEY_PRESET_NUMBER

static val COLUMN_REMOTE_CONTROL_KEY_PRESET_NUMBER: String

The remote control key preset number that is assigned to this channel.

This can be used for one-touch-tuning, tuning to the channel with pressing the preset button.

Type: INTEGER (remote control key preset number)

Value: "remote_control_key_preset_number"

COLUMN_SCRAMBLED

static val COLUMN_SCRAMBLED: String

The flag indicating whether this TV channel is scrambled or not.

Use the same coding for scrambled in the underlying broadcast standard if free_ca_mode in SDT is defined there (e.g. ETSI EN 300 468).

Type: INTEGER (boolean)

Value: "scrambled"

COLUMN_SEARCHABLE

static val COLUMN_SEARCHABLE: String

The flag indicating whether this TV channel is searchable or not.

The columns of searchable channels can be read by other applications that have proper permission. Care must be taken not to open sensitive data.

A value of 1 indicates that the channel is searchable and its columns can be read by other applications, a value of 0 indicates that the channel is hidden and its columns can be read only by the package that owns the channel and the system. If not specified, this value is set to 1 (searchable) by default.

Type: INTEGER (boolean)

Value: "searchable"

COLUMN_SERVICE_ID

static val COLUMN_SERVICE_ID: String

The service ID of this channel.

It is used to identify the current service, or channel from any other services within a given Transport Stream, if applicable. Use the same coding for service_id in ETSI EN 300 468 and ARIB STD-B10 or program_number in ISO/IEC 13818-1.

This is a required field only if the underlying broadcast standard defines the same name field, or the current channel is transmitted via the MPEG Transport Stream. Leave empty otherwise.

Type: INTEGER

Value: "service_id"

COLUMN_SERVICE_TYPE

static val COLUMN_SERVICE_TYPE: String

The predefined service type of this TV channel.

This is primarily used to indicate whether the current channel is a regular TV channel or a radio-like channel. Use the same coding for service_type in the underlying broadcast standard if it is defined there (e.g. ATSC A/53, ETSI EN 300 468 and ARIB STD-B10). Otherwise use one of the followings: SERVICE_TYPE_OTHER, SERVICE_TYPE_AUDIO_VIDEO, SERVICE_TYPE_AUDIO

This is a required field.

Type: TEXT

Value: "service_type"

COLUMN_TRANSIENT

static val COLUMN_TRANSIENT: String

The flag indicating whether this TV channel is transient or not.

A value of 1 indicates that the channel will be automatically removed by the system on reboot, and a value of 0 indicates that the channel is persistent across reboot. If not specified, this value is set to 0 (not transient) by default.

Type: INTEGER (boolean)

Value: "transient"

COLUMN_TRANSPORT_STREAM_ID

static val COLUMN_TRANSPORT_STREAM_ID: String

The transport stream ID of this channel.

It is used to identify the Transport Stream that contains the current channel from any other multiplex within a network, if applicable. Use the same coding for transport_stream_id defined in ISO/IEC 13818-1 if the channel is transmitted via the MPEG Transport Stream.

This is a required field only if the current channel is transmitted via the MPEG Transport Stream. Leave empty otherwise.

Type: INTEGER

Value: "transport_stream_id"

COLUMN_TYPE

static val COLUMN_TYPE: String

The broadcast system type of this TV channel.

This is used to indicate the broadcast standard (e.g. ATSC, DVB or ISDB) the current channel conforms to. Use TYPE_OTHER for streaming-based channels, which is the default channel type. The value should match one of the followings: TYPE_1SEG, TYPE_ATSC_C, TYPE_ATSC_M_H, TYPE_ATSC_T, TYPE_ATSC3_T, TYPE_CMMB, TYPE_DTMB, TYPE_DVB_C, TYPE_DVB_C2, TYPE_DVB_H, TYPE_DVB_S, TYPE_DVB_S2, TYPE_DVB_SH, TYPE_DVB_T, TYPE_DVB_T2, TYPE_ISDB_C, TYPE_ISDB_S, TYPE_ISDB_S3, TYPE_ISDB_T, TYPE_ISDB_TB, TYPE_NTSC, TYPE_OTHER, TYPE_PAL, TYPE_SECAM, TYPE_S_DMB, TYPE_T_DMB, and TYPE_PREVIEW.

This value cannot be changed once it's set. Trying to modify it will make the update fail.

This is a required field.

Type: TEXT

Value: "type"

COLUMN_VERSION_NUMBER

static val COLUMN_VERSION_NUMBER: String

The version number of this row entry used by TV input services.

This is best used by sync adapters to identify the rows to update. The number can be defined by individual TV input services. One may assign the same value as version_number that appears in ETSI EN 300 468 or ATSC A/65, if the data are coming from a TV broadcast.

Type: INTEGER

Value: "version_number"

COLUMN_VIDEO_FORMAT

static val COLUMN_VIDEO_FORMAT: String

The typical video format for programs from this TV channel.

This is primarily used to filter out channels based on video format by applications. The value should match one of the followings: VIDEO_FORMAT_240P, VIDEO_FORMAT_360P, VIDEO_FORMAT_480I, VIDEO_FORMAT_480P, VIDEO_FORMAT_576I, VIDEO_FORMAT_576P, VIDEO_FORMAT_720P, VIDEO_FORMAT_1080I, VIDEO_FORMAT_1080P, VIDEO_FORMAT_2160P, VIDEO_FORMAT_4320P. Note that the actual video resolution of each program from a given channel can vary thus one should use Programs.COLUMN_VIDEO_WIDTH and Programs.COLUMN_VIDEO_HEIGHT to get more accurate video resolution.

Type: TEXT

Value: "video_format"

COLUMN_VIDEO_RESOLUTION

static val COLUMN_VIDEO_RESOLUTION: String

The typical video resolution.

This is primarily used to filter out channels based on video resolution by applications. The value is from SDT if defined there. (e.g. ETSI EN 300 468) The value should match one of the followings: VIDEO_RESOLUTION_SD, VIDEO_RESOLUTION_HD, VIDEO_RESOLUTION_UHD.

Type: TEXT

Value: "video_resolution"

CONTENT_ITEM_TYPE

static val CONTENT_ITEM_TYPE: String

The MIME type of a single TV channel.

Value: "vnd.android.cursor.item/channel"

CONTENT_TYPE

static val CONTENT_TYPE: String

The MIME type of a directory of TV channels.

Value: "vnd.android.cursor.dir/channel"

SERVICE_TYPE_AUDIO

static val SERVICE_TYPE_AUDIO: String

The service type for radio channels that have audio only.

Value: "SERVICE_TYPE_AUDIO"

SERVICE_TYPE_AUDIO_VIDEO

static val SERVICE_TYPE_AUDIO_VIDEO: String

The service type for regular TV channels that have both audio and video.

Value: "SERVICE_TYPE_AUDIO_VIDEO"

SERVICE_TYPE_OTHER

static val SERVICE_TYPE_OTHER: String

A generic service type.

Value: "SERVICE_TYPE_OTHER"

TYPE_1SEG

static val TYPE_1SEG: String

The channel type for 1seg (handheld).

Value: "TYPE_1SEG"

TYPE_ATSC3_T

static val TYPE_ATSC3_T: String

The channel type for ATSC3.0 (terrestrial).

Value: "TYPE_ATSC3_T"

TYPE_ATSC_C

static val TYPE_ATSC_C: String

The channel type for ATSC (cable).

Value: "TYPE_ATSC_C"

TYPE_ATSC_M_H

static val TYPE_ATSC_M_H: String

The channel type for ATSC-M/H (mobile/handheld).

Value: "TYPE_ATSC_M_H"

TYPE_ATSC_T

static val TYPE_ATSC_T: String

The channel type for ATSC (terrestrial).

Value: "TYPE_ATSC_T"

TYPE_CMMB

static val TYPE_CMMB: String

The channel type for CMMB (handheld).

Value: "TYPE_CMMB"

TYPE_DTMB

static val TYPE_DTMB: String

The channel type for DTMB (terrestrial).

Value: "TYPE_DTMB"

TYPE_DVB_C

static val TYPE_DVB_C: String

The channel type for DVB-C (cable).

Value: "TYPE_DVB_C"

TYPE_DVB_C2

static val TYPE_DVB_C2: String

The channel type for DVB-C2 (cable).

Value: "TYPE_DVB_C2"

TYPE_DVB_H

static val TYPE_DVB_H: String

The channel type for DVB-H (handheld).

Value: "TYPE_DVB_H"

TYPE_DVB_S

static val TYPE_DVB_S: String

The channel type for DVB-S (satellite).

Value: "TYPE_DVB_S"

TYPE_DVB_S2

static val TYPE_DVB_S2: String

The channel type for DVB-S2 (satellite).

Value: "TYPE_DVB_S2"

TYPE_DVB_SH

static val TYPE_DVB_SH: String

The channel type for DVB-SH (satellite).

Value: "TYPE_DVB_SH"

TYPE_DVB_T

static val TYPE_DVB_T: String

The channel type for DVB-T (terrestrial).

Value: "TYPE_DVB_T"

TYPE_DVB_T2

static val TYPE_DVB_T2: String

The channel type for DVB-T2 (terrestrial).

Value: "TYPE_DVB_T2"

TYPE_ISDB_C

static val TYPE_ISDB_C: String

The channel type for ISDB-C (cable).

Value: "TYPE_ISDB_C"

TYPE_ISDB_S

static val TYPE_ISDB_S: String

The channel type for ISDB-S (satellite).

Value: "TYPE_ISDB_S"

TYPE_ISDB_S3

static val TYPE_ISDB_S3: String

The channel type for ISDB-S3 (satellite).

Value: "TYPE_ISDB_S3"

TYPE_ISDB_T

static val TYPE_ISDB_T: String

The channel type for ISDB-T (terrestrial).

Value: "TYPE_ISDB_T"

TYPE_ISDB_TB

static val TYPE_ISDB_TB: String

The channel type for ISDB-Tb (Brazil).

Value: "TYPE_ISDB_TB"

TYPE_NTSC

static val TYPE_NTSC: String

The channel type for NTSC.

Value: "TYPE_NTSC"

TYPE_OTHER

static val TYPE_OTHER: String

A generic channel type. Use this if the current channel is streaming-based or its broadcast system type does not fit under any other types. This is the default channel type.

Value: "TYPE_OTHER"

TYPE_PAL

static val TYPE_PAL: String

The channel type for PAL.

Value: "TYPE_PAL"

TYPE_PREVIEW

static val TYPE_PREVIEW: String

The channel type for preview videos.

Unlike other broadcast TV channel types, the programs in the preview channel usually are promotional videos. The UI may treat the preview channels differently from the other broadcast channels.

Value: "TYPE_PREVIEW"

TYPE_SECAM

static val TYPE_SECAM: String

The channel type for SECAM.

Value: "TYPE_SECAM"

TYPE_S_DMB

static val TYPE_S_DMB: String

The channel type for S-DMB (satellite).

Value: "TYPE_S_DMB"

TYPE_T_DMB

static val TYPE_T_DMB: String

The channel type for T-DMB (terrestrial).

Value: "TYPE_T_DMB"

VIDEO_FORMAT_1080I

static val VIDEO_FORMAT_1080I: String

The video format for 1080i.

Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_1080I"

VIDEO_FORMAT_1080P

static val VIDEO_FORMAT_1080P: String

The video format for 1080p.

Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_1080P"

VIDEO_FORMAT_2160P

static val VIDEO_FORMAT_2160P: String

The video format for 2160p.

Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_2160P"

VIDEO_FORMAT_240P

static val VIDEO_FORMAT_240P: String

The video format for 240p.

Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_240P"

VIDEO_FORMAT_360P

static val VIDEO_FORMAT_360P: String

The video format for 360p.

Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_360P"

VIDEO_FORMAT_4320P

static val VIDEO_FORMAT_4320P: String

The video format for 4320p.

Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_4320P"

VIDEO_FORMAT_480I

static val VIDEO_FORMAT_480I: String

The video format for 480i.

Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_480I"

VIDEO_FORMAT_480P

static val VIDEO_FORMAT_480P: String

The video format for 480p.

Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_480P"

VIDEO_FORMAT_576I

static val VIDEO_FORMAT_576I: String

The video format for 576i.

Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_576I"

VIDEO_FORMAT_576P

static val VIDEO_FORMAT_576P: String

The video format for 576p.

Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_576P"

VIDEO_FORMAT_720P

static val VIDEO_FORMAT_720P: String

The video format for 720p.

Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_720P"

VIDEO_RESOLUTION_ED

static val VIDEO_RESOLUTION_ED: String

The video resolution for enhanced-definition.

Value: "VIDEO_RESOLUTION_ED"

VIDEO_RESOLUTION_FHD

static val VIDEO_RESOLUTION_FHD: String

The video resolution for full high-definition.

Value: "VIDEO_RESOLUTION_FHD"

VIDEO_RESOLUTION_HD

static val VIDEO_RESOLUTION_HD: String

The video resolution for high-definition.

Value: "VIDEO_RESOLUTION_HD"

VIDEO_RESOLUTION_SD

static val VIDEO_RESOLUTION_SD: String

The video resolution for standard-definition.

Value: "VIDEO_RESOLUTION_SD"

VIDEO_RESOLUTION_UHD

static val VIDEO_RESOLUTION_UHD: String

The video resolution for ultra high-definition.

Value: "VIDEO_RESOLUTION_UHD"

getVideoResolution

static fun getVideoResolution(videoFormat: String!): String?

Returns the video resolution (definition) for a given video format.

CONTENT_URI

static val CONTENT_URI: Uri!

The content:// style URI for this table.

SQL selection is not supported for android.content.ContentResolver#query, android.content.ContentResolver#update and android.content.ContentResolver#delete operations.