Abstract:
A node (200) of a communication network determines a precision to be applied for reporting of consumption of streamed content. The node (200) sends configuration information (304) indicating the precision towards a plurality of client devices (10). After receiving reports of consumption (308) of the streamed content from at least some of the client devices (10), the node (200) adapts the precision to be applied for said reporting of consumption of the streamed content and sends further configuration information indicating the adapted precision towards the client devices (10).
Abstract:
A technique for operating a media distribution network is presented. In the media distribution network media data are transmitted via an access network in media bursts to a media client. Each media burst is followed by an idle period in which no media data are transmitted. A method aspect of this technique comprises receiving, from an access network node, a control message and adjusting, responsive to the control message, at least one of a media data volume of a media burst and a duration of an idle period following the media burst. The control message may be indicative of a load status of the access network, and the adjustment may be performed taking into account that load status.