A broadcasting system that automatically generates broadcast transmission progress data generates and provides broadcast transmission progress data for real-time broadcast images including product information, discount information, and delivery information related to real-time broadcast images.

A broadcasting system that automatically generates broadcast transmission progress data generates and provides broadcast transmission progress data for real-time broadcast images including product information, discount information, and delivery information related to real-time broadcast images.

A method for providing content as a linear content stream. The method comprises receiving and segregating the content into data packages, identifying each data package with a unique signature, and responsive to a request from a receiving system, receiving first data packages at the receiving system. A modified manifest that identifies each data package according to its unique signature is created. The manifest indicates a location for each data package, and instructs the order in which to assemble identified data packages to create the linear content stream. The linear content stream is created as directed by the modified manifest. Redundant data packages within the first data packages are excluded from the modified manifest and thereby excluded from the linear content stream. White spaces of open time intervals are created in the linear data stream by omission of the redundant data packages and filled with alternative content.

A method for providing content as a linear content stream. The method comprises receiving and segregating the content into data packages, identifying each data package with a unique signature, and responsive to a request from a receiving system, receiving first data packages at the receiving system. A modified manifest that identifies each data package according to its unique signature is created. The manifest indicates a location for each data package, and instructs the order in which to assemble identified data packages to create the linear content stream. The linear content stream is created as directed by the modified manifest. Redundant data packages within the first data packages are excluded from the modified manifest and thereby excluded from the linear content stream. White spaces of open time intervals are created in the linear data stream by omission of the redundant data packages and filled with alternative content.

The invention relates to a method, for controlling at least one path in a multipath environment by a path control entity, wherein the at least one one path is used for transmitting an encrypted video stream comprising a sequence of video segments. The method comprises the following steps: estimating a resolution used in the video stream based on the video segments, and determining that the resolution used in the video stream has changed during the transmission. When it is determined that the resolution used in the video stream has changed, an adaptation of a number of the at least one path used for transmitting the video stream in the multipath configuration is initiated based on the determined change of the resolution.

An apparatus and method for transmitting and receiving information related to multimedia data in a hybrid network and a structure thereof are provided. The transmission method includes generating transmission characteristic information about the media data, and transmitting the transmission characteristic information. The transmission characteristic information includes valid range information about the transmission characteristic information.

An apparatus and method for transmitting and receiving information related to multimedia data in a hybrid network and a structure thereof are provided. The transmission method includes generating transmission characteristic information about the media data, and transmitting the transmission characteristic information. The transmission characteristic information includes valid range information about the transmission characteristic information.

Systems and methods are described for delivering regional content for a lineup over a national network. A content provider may select a particular regional broadcast for inclusion in a regional service lineup. The content provider may be able to broadcast multiple, or even all, services nationally. At regional distribution centers, a multiplexer may select only those services that are desired for the region in response to in-stream signals. In some instances, a single region-specific version of a given service may be selected from multiple versions broadcasted nationally. The regional lineup, including the selected services, can then be multiplexed and transmitted to customers throughout the region.

Systems and methods are described for delivering regional content for a lineup over a national network. A content provider may select a particular regional broadcast for inclusion in a regional service lineup. The content provider may be able to broadcast multiple, or even all, services nationally. At regional distribution centers, a multiplexer may select only those services that are desired for the region in response to in-stream signals. In some instances, a single region-specific version of a given service may be selected from multiple versions broadcasted nationally. The regional lineup, including the selected services, can then be multiplexed and transmitted to customers throughout the region.

A method includes receiving a first control command including a value for a first control parameter. The method further includes determining an association between the first control command and an identifier of the first control parameter. The method also includes identifying a graphical user interface (GUI) tool and information of the GUI tool based on the identifier of the first control parameter. The method includes launching a GUI that includes the GUI tool. The method further includes updating the first control parameter using the GUI tool based on the information of the GUI tool and the value for the first control parameter. The method also includes initiating content streaming using a first modulator in response to updating the first control parameter. The method includes identifying performance data for the first modulator associated with the content streaming. The method further includes sending the performance data to a server via the network.