Method and system for selecting a delivery method for media on demand

摘要

Computer-implemented methods, computer-readable media, and systems are disclosed. A computer implemented method includes receiving device a first connection speed of a data connection to a host including a media content delivery method based on the first connection speed and user preference information. The method requesting delivery of the media content from the host using the media content delivery method. The computer implemented method includes determining, during delivery of the media content to the receiving device, a second connection speed of the data connection. The method of delivery is determining, during delivery of the media content to the receiving device, whether to modify the media content delivery method based on the second connection speed and the user preference information.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
determining, at a receiving device, a first connection speed of a data connection to a host; selecting a media content delivery method based on the first connection speed and user preference information, wherein the user preference information corresponds to selections of a delay value and a playback stoppage value, wherein the delay value corresponds to a delay before playback of the media content, and wherein the playback stoppage value corresponds to a likelihood of playback stoppages after playback of the media content begins; requesting delivery of media content from the host using the media content delivery method; determining, during delivery of the media content to the receiving device, a second connection speed of the data connection; and determining, during delivery of the media content to the receiving device, whether to modify the media content delivery method based on the second connection speed and the user preference information.