Method for signaling client rate capacity in multimedia streaming
First Claim
1. A method of controlling streaming data delivery in a multimedia streaming network having a server for providing the streaming data to a client at a packet data rate, said method comprising:
- declaring in a message a maximum data rate capability at the client; and
signaling the message to the server.
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Abstract
A method for signaling and negotiation between a resource-limited client and a server in a multimedia streaming service regarding packet data delivery. In order to avoid dropping packets at the client side due to its maximum packet rate capability, the client signals to the server declaring the maximum packet rate capability. This capability can be signaled to the client via a capability exchange mechanism or using a multimedia streaming protocol. The client inserts a parameter indicative of the maximum packet data rate capability in a request sent to server. It is up to the server to take the necessary action and make the packet delivery rate adjustment.
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9 Claims
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1. A method of controlling streaming data delivery in a multimedia streaming network having a server for providing the streaming data to a client at a packet data rate, said method comprising:
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declaring in a message a maximum data rate capability at the client; and
signaling the message to the server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. The method of claim 9, wherein the message comprises a request including a RTSP header extension indicative of the maximum data rate capability.
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