Multimedia content i.e. video, transmitting method for e.g. microcomputer, involves determining encoding rate higher than another encoding rate, where encoding part of content is based on former rate and transmission rate of encoded part

摘要

#CMT# #/CMT# The method involves receiving a request having a parameter related to presentation quality of multimedia content, from a client to transmit a multimedia stream. An encoding rate lesser than a transmission rate of the stream from a server to the client is determined based on the parameter. A part of the content is encoded based on the encoding rate and the transmission rate of the encoded part. Another encoding rate higher than the former encoding rate is determined, and another part of the content is encoded based on the latter encoding rate and a transmission rate of the latter encoded part. #CMT# : #/CMT# Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a method for receiving multimedia content that is transmitted in form of a multimedia stream from a server to a client (2) a device for transmitting multimedia content in form of a multimedia stream to a client (3) a device for receiving multimedia content in form of a multimedia stream from a server (4) a computer program comprising instructions for implementing a multimedia content transmitting method. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# Method for transmitting multimedia content i.e. video, in form of a multimedia stream from a server (claimed) to a client via a network such as wireless network e.g. Wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) 802.11g, Ethernet network or Internet, where the client or server is a microcomputer, workstation, personal digital assistant, portable telephone, digital camcorder, digital camera, video surveillance camera, webcam, DVD drive or multimedia server. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# The method reduces the encoding rate during run-up phase based on required presentation quality of the multimedia content required by the client, thus optimizing run-up time of presentation of the multimedia content. #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : #/CMT# The drawing shows a flowchart representing an algorithm to implement a multimedia content transmitting method for optimizing reduction in run-up time and quality of the multimedia content.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`.