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Bit indexed explicit replication for professional media networks

  • US 9,571,897 B2
  • Filed: 02/28/2015
  • Issued: 02/14/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving, by a node comprising a memory and one or more processors, a first bit string from a controller, wherein each bit in the first bit string corresponds to a receiver in a first set of receivers;

    receiving, by the node, a first packet of a video stream from a source;

    encapsulating, by the node, the first packet with the first bit string;

    forwarding the node, the first packet to the first set of receivers;

    receiving, by the node, a second bit string from the controlled, wherein each bit in the second bit string corresponds to a receiver in a second set of receivers;

    detecting, by the node, a switch trigger;

    selecting, by the node, the second bit string based at least in part on detecting the switch trigger;

    receiving, by the node, a second packet of the video stream from the source;

    encapsulating, by the node, the second packet with the second bit string; and

    forwarding, by the node, the second packet to the second set of receivers.

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