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Unidirectional streaming services in wireless systems

  • US 6,373,842 B1
  • Filed: 11/19/1998
  • Issued: 04/16/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/19/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of delivering unidirectional streaming services (USS) data transmitted via a wireless network, said method comprising the steps of:

  • a) storing received USS frames in a receive buffer;

    b) testing received USS frames for errors;

    c) replacing, USS frames received with detected errors prior to delivery; and

    d) delivering said USS frames from said buffer at a constant rate responsive to a delay criteria being satisfied;

    wherein said replacing step comprises;

    i) requesting retransmission of said USS frames received with detected errors;

    ii) replacing the USS frames received with detected errors with retransmitted frames provided the retransmitted frames are received without errors in time to be delivered at said constant rate; and

    iii) if said retransmitted frames are not received without errors in time to be delivered at said constant rate, reconstructing the USS frames received with detected errors and discarding any subsequently received retransmission of said frames.

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