Dynamic buffering method and apparatus for providing streaming

摘要

A method of dynamically buffering content for providing a streaming service is provided. The method includes estimating a maximum amount of decrease in a network speed based on a result of measuring a network, and determining an amount of data to be buffered so that additional buffering, after playback of content is started, does not cause playback interruption, based on a maximum amount of decrease in the network speed, a total size of the content, a speed of playing the content, and a speed of receiving the content.

主权项

1. A method of dynamically buffering content for providing a streaming service, the method comprising:
estimating an amount of decrease in a network speed based on a result of measuring a network; and determining an amount of data to be buffered before playback of content is started based on the amount of decrease in the network speed; storing the content received from an external device in a buffer based on the determined amount of data to be buffered; and playing the stored content, wherein the amount of decrease in the network speed is estimated according to the result of measuring the network during a predetermined period of time and a length of the predetermined period is determined based on a frequency or a degree of a network speed change.