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System and method for dynamic bandwidth allocation for videoconferencing in lossy packet switched networks

US7317685B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 2002
Grant dateJan 8, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L65/65
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for adjusting a video bit rate (VBR) over a network includes reducing the VBR if the network incurs a packet loss (PL) that is greater than a PL threshold; increasing the VBR if the PL is less than or equal to the PL threshold over a maximum integer number of time intervals; and increasing the maximum integer number of time intervals if the PL is greater than the packet loss threshold at the increased VBR. In addition, the VBR is increased over consecutive time intervals until a maximum video bit rate is restored, if the PL over each consecutive time interval is less than or equal to the packet loss threshold.

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