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US 2015/0319486 A1Published application
Method and apparatus for cross-layer optimization in multimedia communications with different user terminals
AssigneeVirginia Innovation Sciences, Inc.
InventorsTiehong Wang, Ning Wang, Ximing Wang, Tiejun Wang, William E. Halal
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Abstract
Multimedia communications with cross-layer optimization in multimedia communications with different user terminals. Various optimization for the delivery of multimedia content across different channels are provided concurrently to a plurality of user terminals.
Claims2
A method for conversion and sending of content to devices, the method comprising:
- receiving a multimedia content item originated from a source located outside a home location and destined for a destination device located within the home location;
- wherein the multimedia content item is received through a wireless communication network;
- converting the multimedia content item for reproduction according to a determined signal format of the destination device;
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- sending the converted multimedia content item to the destination device, wherein the sending comprises establishing a predetermined channel with the destination device, and transporting the multimedia content to the destination device via said predetermined channel in order for the destination device to display the multimedia content, and wherein the destination device is a television.
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