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Architecture for combining media processing with networking

US7830800B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2006
Grant dateNov 9, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L65/80
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for processing media streams for transport over a network based on network conditions. An integrated circuit comprises a media processing unit coupled to receive feedback from a network processing unit. The media processing unit converts a media stream from a compressed input stream to a compressed output stream such that the compressed output stream has characteristics that are best suited for the network conditions. Network conditions can include, for example, characteristics of the network (e.g., latency or bandwidth) or characteristics of the remote playback devices (e.g., playback resolution). Changes in the network conditions can result in a change in the conversion process.

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