Intelligent delivery method for streamed content
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1. A method of enabling a transport of content that is streamed via a data network, wherein the method comprises the steps of:
- monitoring a condition of the data network, and dynamically influencing a streaming bit-rate depending on the condition.
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Abstract
An end device has certain processing capabilities and an end-user has specific requirements for a streamed data stream from a service provider over a network link or from a home server. A method, system and system is provided that communicates capabilities and requirements of an end-user to the provider. This allows the service provider or home server to send a tailor made data stream. In the event that the end-user owns a wireless IHDN the method includes taking into account capabilities in a dynamical fashion.
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1. A method of enabling a transport of content that is streamed via a data network, wherein the method comprises the steps of:
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monitoring a condition of the data network, and dynamically influencing a streaming bit-rate depending on the condition. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A software application (SW) for enabling a transport of content that is streamed via a data network, wherein the SW comprises:
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a first module for monitoring a condition of the data network, and a second module for dynamically influencing a streaming bit-rate depending on the condition. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A control device for control of a transport of content that is streamed via a data network, wherein the device comprises:
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a first functionality to monitor a condition of the data network, and a second functionality to influence a streaming bit-rate in a dynamical fashion and depending on the condition. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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