Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Computer-to-computer protocol implementing – Computer-to-computer data streaming
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-12
2011-04-12
Lim, Krisna (Department: 2453)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Computer-to-computer protocol implementing
Computer-to-computer data streaming
C709S233000, C707S830000, C707S711000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07925774
ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure relates to playback of video/audio streaming media data to provide a substantially glitch-free experience. The system adapts the media stream to the user connection in order to choose the most desirable stream to avoid glitches. For example, in the case where there is interference (e.g., a microwave being used near a wireless device), the quality of the media stream is lowered. In one embodiment, an index file is used to make logical decisions about which media stream to choose in order to minimize glitches. The index file can take different forms, but, generally, includes characteristics about the available media streams. Example characteristics include the bit rates of the media streams and quality information about the media streams.
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Folta Florin
Kotteri Kishore
Musayev Eldar
Smirnov Serge
Virdi Gurpratap
Klarquist & Sparkman, LLP
Lim Krisna
Microsoft Corporation
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