Multi-encoder bandwidth load balancing for live video streaming
US11647239B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/2402
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for management of bandwidth shared by a plurality of video content encoders is provided. A management service coordinates an unequal allocation of available bandwidth among a set of encoding nodes. The management service can receive measured bandwidth attributes from a plurality of encoding nodes to determine a total available bandwidth. The management service can then allocate the available bandwidth based by applying allocation criteria that can include performance criteria, financial criteria or other prioritization criteria. The management service can then transmit the allocated bandwidth to the encoding nodes.
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