Systems and methods for conditional download using idle network capacity
US9888053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/02
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for downloading data by conditionally using idle network capacity are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods downloads into a buffer a first portion of media content in accordance with a first content streaming mode that permits downloading of media content data even when there is no idle network capacity, and upon determining that the buffer has been filled to a threshold level, downloads into the buffer a second portion of the media content in accordance with a second content streaming mode that permits downloading of media content data, e.g., only when there is idle network capacity.
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