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Fast-start streaming and buffering of streaming content for personal media player

US8621533B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2011
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04H60/80
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods allow playback of a media stream received via a network. The media stream is received and stored in a buffer prior to playback. Responsive to receiving the user command to change the content of the media stream, the buffer is flushed prior to receiving the changed content in the media stream.

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