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Method and apparatus for the adaptation of multimedia content in telecommunications networks

US8560729B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2008
Grant dateOct 15, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L65/613
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for adapting media content in one or more networks includes a controller module, one or more network interface modules, and one or more protocol interface modules coupled to the controller module. The apparatus also includes a script interpretation module coupled to the controller module and one or more media adaptation modules coupled to the controller module. The one or more media adaptation modules may support audio, video, or meta data. The apparatus further includes a management interface module coupled to the controller module. Media may be received at the apparatus as streaming media and be provided from the apparatus as a download or a progressive download. Additionally, media may be received at the apparatus as a download or progressive download and be provided from the apparatus as streaming media.

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