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Video-aware P2P streaming and download with support for real-time content alteration

US8386630B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 2008
Grant dateFeb 26, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/108
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for generating chunks for peer to peer distribution, the method includes: converting a media stream to chunks of variable size in response to media characteristics of the media stream; generating a hash value for each chunk; and transmitting to a peer to peer manager hash values and media characteristic information associated with the chunks.

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