18384754. REDUCTION OF STARTUP TIME IN REMOTE HLS simplified abstract (ARRIS Enterprises LLC)

REDUCTION OF STARTUP TIME IN REMOTE HLS

Organization Name

ARRIS Enterprises LLC

Inventor(s)

Mark S. Schmidt of San Diego CA (US)

William P. Franks of San Diego CA (US)

Paul Moroney of La Jolla CA (US)

REDUCTION OF STARTUP TIME IN REMOTE HLS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18384754 titled 'REDUCTION OF STARTUP TIME IN REMOTE HLS

The patent application describes a method for streaming transcoded HLS video with minimal startup delay time.

• Pre-transcoding a first number of HLS chunks before receiving a request from a remote HLS client.
• Transmitting pre-transcoded chunks to the remote HLS player during a startup period.
• Seamless transition from pre-transcoded chunks to real-time transcoded chunks for uninterrupted playback.

Potential Applications: - Video streaming services - Live event broadcasting - Online gaming platforms

Problems Solved: - Reducing startup delay time for HLS video streaming - Ensuring smooth playback experience for viewers

Benefits: - Improved user experience - Faster access to video content - Seamless transition between pre-transcoded and real-time transcoded chunks

Commercial Applications: - Video streaming platforms - Media content providers - Online education platforms

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method improve the overall viewing experience for users? 2. What are the technical requirements for implementing this streaming method?

Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in video streaming technologies and transcoding methods to enhance the efficiency of the described method.

Original Abstract Submitted

A method is provided for streaming transcoded HLS video from a video asset to allow a minimum startup delay time. A method includes pre-transcoding a first number of the HLS chunks. Then, once a request is received from a remote HLS client for the HLS video asset, transmitting a number of the pre-transcoded chunks to the remote HLS player. The pre-transcoded chunks are transmitted during a startup period until real-time transcoded chunks can be received and processed by the remote HLS player at a time position to allow seamless transition from the pre-transcoded chunks.