Methods and apparatuses for streaming content

摘要

Methods and apparatuses for streaming content including a base layer and an enhancement layer. According to one implementation, a first stream is fetched including the base layer from an internet server storing the base layer. A second stream is fetched including the enhancement layer from a local storage with the local storage being in communication with a media player through a local area network or a bus. The base layer and the enhancement layer are combined to render the content at a higher resolution than just the base layer.

主权项

1. A method for a media player to stream content including a base layer and an enhancement layer, the method comprising:
using a Network Attached Storage (NAS) to download the enhancement layer via the internet for storage on the NAS, wherein the NAS is in communication with the media player through a local area network or a bus; fetching a first stream comprising the base layer from an internet server storing the base layer; fetching a second stream comprising the enhancement layer from the NAS storing the enhancement layer; and combining the base layer and the enhancement layer to render the content.