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Systems, methods, and media for streaming media content

US9967305B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2013
Grant dateMay 8, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L65/756
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and computer readable media for streaming media content are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise: receiving top level index data from a server; caching the top level index data in an index file; receiving header data associated with a first media content file from the server; caching the header data in a header file; receiving a first segment of the first media content file based at least in part on the index file; caching the first segment of the first media content file in a first file; updating the index file to include information about the first file; and causing the first fragment to be displayed based at least in part on the index file and the header file.

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