Modifying the behavior of a multimedia transport system in response to detected capabilities of a client system
US8151308B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/47202
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Modifying the behavior of a multimedia transport system in response to a detected capability of a client system. A client system may include the capability to perform portions of a multimedia manipulation function, such as a VCR-like function, by using components solely included in the client system. A client system may also include the capability to simultaneously receive multimedia content in excess of what the client system may essentially simultaneously output. This capability may be used to improve the bandwidth utilization of the multimedia server. This may be a result of components, such as a mass storage device or multiple signal input interfaces, being included in the client system. If a client system includes such capabilities, the underlying executable instructions associated with an input device, such as a remote control or keyboard, may be modified to utilize the detected capability.
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