Optimizing streaming of a group of videos

US9060205B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9060205-B2
Application numberUS-201213599058-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateAug 30, 2012
Priority dateNov 15, 2011
Publication dateJun 16, 2015
Grant dateJun 16, 2015

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Methods and arrangements for optimizing streaming of a group of videos. Throughput of video streams through a common link to at least two different destinations is permitted. An effective flow rate for each video stream is ascertained, and a playout lead for each video stream is estimated. The playout leads are equalized via dynamically changing the effective flow rates of the video streams.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method comprising: permitting throughput of video streams through a common link to at least two different destinations; ascertaining an effective flow rate for each video stream; estimating a playout lead for each video stream, via measuring a round trip time for each video stream; and equalizing the playout leads via dynamically changing the effective flow rates of the video streams; said equalizing comprising managing the round trip time of at le…

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What does patent US9060205B2 cover?
Methods and arrangements for optimizing streaming of a group of videos. Throughput of video streams through a common link to at least two different destinations is permitted. An effective flow rate for each video stream is ascertained, and a playout lead for each video stream is estimated. The playout leads are equalized via dynamically changing the effective flow rates of the video streams.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Arya Vijay, Chetlur Malolan, Dutta Partha, and 4 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H04N21/6125. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jun 16 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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