Multimedia network system with content importation, content exportation, and integrated content management
First Claim
1. A multimedia system comprising:
- a multimedia server and a multimedia client, each further comprising at least one or more hardware processors;
the multimedia server configured to;
receive an uncompressed signal from an audio/video source device;
encode a media stream from the uncompressed signal using an encoder;
transmit the media stream over a network; and
reduce contention of the network and improve both data exchange and data usage of the network by varying the data flow rate between the multimedia server and the multimedia client based on a data flow rate specified by the multimedia client;
the multimedia client configured to;
communicate with the multimedia server over the network;
specify the data flow rate between the multimedia server and the multimedia client;
receive the media stream; and
play the media stream for a user.
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Abstract
This system provides wired and/or wireless access throughout a multimedia network built on a distributed architecture which can be transparent to the user. This multimedia network includes content which is imported or generated within the network. The system allows for the content provider to determine the license status of content and update the license status of content which was previously provided by that provider. The external content can be accessed in real time or downloaded and stored within the system for later access at the convenience of the user. The usage of some content is controlled by the use of encryption and other protection methods. The system allows for storage of live video by storing the digitized video and allowing the user to control how, when and where the content is viewed. The system makes available multiple multimedia services to all users in the network or connected via the internet.
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13 Claims
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1. A multimedia system comprising:
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a multimedia server and a multimedia client, each further comprising at least one or more hardware processors; the multimedia server configured to; receive an uncompressed signal from an audio/video source device; encode a media stream from the uncompressed signal using an encoder; transmit the media stream over a network; and reduce contention of the network and improve both data exchange and data usage of the network by varying the data flow rate between the multimedia server and the multimedia client based on a data flow rate specified by the multimedia client; the multimedia client configured to; communicate with the multimedia server over the network; specify the data flow rate between the multimedia server and the multimedia client; receive the media stream; and play the media stream for a user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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