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Multiway peer-to-peer media streaming

US9462018B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2008
Grant dateOct 4, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4788
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Multiway peer-to-peer media streaming is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method comprises defining a first portion of a peer-to-peer network. The method then recites defining a second portion of the peer-to-peer network. The present method then utilizes the first portion of the peer-to-peer network to generate an aggregated media stream, wherein the aggregated media stream is comprised of a plurality of media streams. The present method then delivers the aggregated media stream from the first portion of the peer-to-peer network to the second portion of the peer-to-peer network.

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