摘要 |
A method and system for transmitting an alternative video or multimedia data file during an interrupted video transmission in, for example, a mobile video telephony system. In a first aspect of the invention, the method includes interrupting the video signal (200) which then automatically initiates downloading of a video data file from a storage medium (205,206) into a memory (120) for transmission to viewers over the mobile telephony system during the interruption in the video transmission. In a second aspect, a pre-encoded multimedia data file is stored on a storage medium (310) and downloaded into the video telephony system for playback to viewers during the interruption thereby providing a more enjoyable and possibly more informative viewing experience. In a third aspect, a software generated image is produced (400) and transmitted to viewers in lieu of the interrupted video transmission.
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