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Method and apparatus for reserving system resources to assure quality of service

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  • US 5,581,703 A
  • Filed: 06/29/1993
  • Issued: 12/03/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for providing multimedia files to a remote node in real-time comprising the steps of:

  • reading, from a file requested by a remote node, a stored indication of the bandwidth required for transmitting said file across a communications link, said bandwidth for preventing jitters or glitches in a presentation of said file;

    determining whether said bandwidth is available for transmitting said file across said communications link;

    reserving said bandwidth for the requested file if said bandwidth is determined to be available; and

    opening the requested file for transmission only if said bandwidth is reserved.

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