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Method and system for providing snapshots from a compressed digital video stream

  • US 6,172,672 B1
  • Filed: 12/18/1996
  • Issued: 01/09/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/18/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for delivering video from a server to a client over a communication medium with a limited bandwidth, the method comprising the steps of:

  • determining, based on a predetermined frame rate and said limited bandwidth, an initial image quality to display said video at said client;

    while transmitting said video having said initial image quality to said client, determining a second image quality to display said video at said client based on a second frame rate and said limited bandwidth, where said second frame rate is different from said initial frame rate; and

    transmitting said video with said second image quality to said client.

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