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Bit rate stream switching

US9319696B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 5, 2012
Grant dateApr 19, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4621
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments for changing bit rates in streaming media are provided. As portions of a streaming media file are downloaded for playback, the size of the portion is compared with an expected size determined prior to initiating playback of streaming AV data. The portion of the media file may be padded such that the size of the portion matches the size specified prior to initiating playback of streaming AV data.

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