SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EARLY MEDIA BUFFERING USING PREDICTION OF USER BEHAVIOR

摘要

A system and method for early media buffering using prediction of user behavior. In accordance with an embodiment, a user interface displays a plurality of media options from which particular options can be selected. A click determination logic is configured so that a first event associated with a particular option, such as a click event, is passed singly to a media application without trapping for the possibility of a double-click. The media application interprets the first event as a likely selection by a user of the particular option, and uses information associated with the likely selection to begin buffering a corresponding media content. If a second event associated with the particular option is received within a subsequent time interval, then the second event is treated, like a double-click, as confirmation of the user's selection, and the corresponding media content is streamed from its media content buffer.

主权项

1. A system for early media buffering using prediction of user behavior, comprising:
a computer, including a processor; a user interface which displays a plurality of media options from which particular options can be selected; a click determination logic which is configured so that a first event associated with a particular media option is passed singly to a media application without trapping for a possible double-click; wherein the media application interprets the first event as a likely selection by a user of the particular media option, and uses information associated therewith to begin buffering a corresponding media content; and wherein, if a second event associated with the particular media option is received within a subsequent time interval, then the second event is treated as confirmation of the user's selection, and the corresponding media content is streamed from its media content buffer.