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System and method for providing random access to a multimedia object over a network

  • US 7,284,065 B2
  • Filed: 08/22/2003
  • Issued: 10/16/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/06/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of analyzing a multimedia data object that is adapted for rendering on an electronic device, the method comprising:

  • identifying a transmission rate;

    prior to transmission of the multimedia data object to a receiving device targeted to display the multimedia data object, determining a buffer time based upon the transmission rate and at least one characteristic of the multimedia data object; and

    indicating the buffer time.

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