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Adaptive video streaming system and method

US8228982B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2009
Grant dateJul 24, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/64723
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of transmitting a video stream over an IP network. The method includes encoding a source video into a plurality of packets. The method also includes measuring a real-time transmission status of a current set of the plurality of packets. The method also includes mapping a utility curve for the video which reflects utilities of the video at corresponding sending rates. The method also includes calculating a target sending rate for a next set of the plurality of packets according to the real-time transmission status of the current set of the plurality of packets and the utility curve. The method also includes determining a proper strategy to meet the target sending rate for the next set of the plurality of packets.

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