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System and method for maintaining constant buffering time in internet streaming media delivery

  • US 20020120747A1
  • Filed: 02/23/2001
  • Published: 08/29/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/23/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for buffering streaming media data in a client device, said client device capable of coupling to a plurality of media content servers through a global network of computers, said plurality of media content servers providing said streaming media data through said global network of computers at a plurality of transmission rates, said client device having a buffer for storing said streaming media data, said client device buffering said streaming media data into said buffer at a buffering duration, said client device having an output device for outputting said streaming media data, said system comprising:

  • the buffer having a variable low water mark for triggering initial outputting of the streaming media data;

    the client device having a constant buffering time;

    the client device programmed to perform the following steps;

    identifying the transmission rate of the media content server selectively connected to the client device; and

    setting the variable low water mark to a level based upon the transmission rate so that the buffering duration is about the constant buffering time.

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