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Systems and methods for distributing video on demand

US8752100B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2008
Grant dateJun 10, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2031

Classification

  • 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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