High-performance player for distributed, time-based media
US6005600A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/44004
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a system and method for enabling a user to view a moving picture with synchronized audio using a workstation connected to a digital network. The user may change both speed and direction, as well as jump between arbitrary points in the movie being played. According to the present invention, digitized movie data may be accessed from different sources (e.g., network servers, local disks). These sources vary in speed and response time as a result of their capabilities (e.g., limited I/O bandwidth) and transient events (e.g., resource contention). The present invention adapts to these varying conditions in order to maintain a stable output.
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