System and method for combining pull and push modes

摘要

The present invention concerns a method for downloading content using a combination of push and pull modes. In a communication system comprising a first terminal, at least a second terminal, and a content server, the invention concerns a method for downloading content comprising, at the level of the first terminal, the steps of downloading content either in a pull mode from the content server or at least the second terminal or in a push mode from the content server; and seamlessly switching between the modes for continuing downloading of the content.

主权项

1. A method for downloading content in a communication system comprising a first terminal, at least a second terminal, and a content server, said method comprising, at the level of the first terminal:
downloading content in a pull mode from said content server or the at least said second terminal and receiving information related to the download of said content in a push mode; and switching from the pull mode to the push mode and continuing downloading said content in the push mode, without having to request any further information, when said push mode starts at said content server.