Systems and methods for distributing video on demand
US8752100B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/6408
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of receiving content includes joining an in-progress multicast stream to receive a first portion of a content. The method further includes sending a request to a peer for a catch-up portion of the content, the request including a deadline for delivery of the content, and receiving the catch-up portion of the content from the peer prior to the deadline.
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