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Method and apparatus for receiving multimedia contents

US9246966B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2013
Grant dateJan 26, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/47202
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are provided for transmitting and receiving multimedia contents. A transmission characteristic relating to a section, from among a plurality of sections for transmitting data, where an initial transmission speed is high, is provided from a server. The multimedia contents are requested in consideration of the transmission characteristic. The multimedia contents are received from the server.

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