Method and system to play linear video in variable time frames

摘要

According to some embodiments, a method and apparatus are provided to receive a video media file, receive a chop file 200 and output a portion of the video media file based on the received chop file 200.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
receiving a video media file comprising a first time-based portion divided into a plurality of sub-portions; receiving a chop file, comprising a start time associated with each of the plurality of sub-portions, a duration associated with each of the plurality of sub portions, and a level of detail associated with each of the plurality of sub portions; outputting, via a processor, a portion of the video media file based on a time to arrive at a destination, the start time, the duration and the level of detail associated with each of the plurality of sub portions as indicated by the received chop file, wherein in response to receiving the time to arrive at the destination, a length of the portion of the video media file is adjusted so that the outputting of the portion of the video media file will be completed at an arrival at the destination; and in a case that a global positioning system determines a delay in the arrival, a length of the portion of the video media file is increased so that the outputting of the portion of the video media file will be completed based on the delay in the arrival at the destination.