Media Object Server Communications Protocol (MOS): An evolving protocol for communications between Newsroom Computer Systems (NCS) and Media Object Servers (MOS) such as Video Servers, Audio Servers, Still Stores, and Character Generators. This protocol is supported and developed through cooperative collaboration among equipment vendors, software vendors and end users. Our goal is to develop and implement a common communications protocol which will allow integration of diverse NCS and MOS equipment. It is our hope this will grow into a de-facto standard which can then be presented to committee.

This site is used by collaborators, both vendor developers and customers, to continue the authorship and implementation of this emerging industry standard protocol.

Technical documents can be found here which define the protocol and outline its use. Also included are non-technical documents which describe the various ways MOS can be implemented and the benefits it will provide to end users.

This Web site has a companion discussion board which is used for near real time collaboration. Both sites are open to anyone who wishes to participate, though a registration name and password are required for the discussion board.

Click here to visit http://www.mosprotocol.com.