公开(公告)号：US20120173676A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

申请号：US13417271

申请日：2012-03-11

Applicant: Francis Roger Labonte ,  Sebastien Cote ,  Yves Lefebvre

Inventor： Francis Roger Labonte ,  Sebastien Cote ,  Yves Lefebvre

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L65/608 ,  H04L41/142 ,  H04L43/00 ,  H04L43/0829 ,  H04L43/0852 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/283 ,  H04L47/29 ,  H04L47/30 ,  H04L47/38 ,  H04L65/00 ,  H04L65/4092 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: A method of data streaming from an encoder to a decoder through a time-varying connection, is disclosed. The method includes associating an encoding coefficient with said time-varying connection, the encoding coefficient determining a flow rate at an output of said encoder; defining a performance metric of the time-varying connection; defining an acceptance interval of the performance metric having a lower bound and an upper bound; acquiring a set of performance measurements of the time-varying connection over a time window at a current encoding coefficient; determining a current value of the metric of the time-varying connection according to the set of measurements; determining a preferred encoding coefficient according to the current value of the metric; and modifying the current encoding coefficient based on the current value of the metric and the acceptance interval to attain the preferred encoding coefficient. A corresponding streaming server and system for data streaming are also provided.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过时变连接从编码器到解码器的数据流传输的方法。 该方法包括将编码系数与所述时变连接相关联，所述编码系数确定所述编码器的输出处的流量; 定义时变连接的性能度量; 定义具有下限和上限的性能度量的接受间隔; 以当前编码系数在时间窗口上获取时变连接的一组性能测量; 根据所述测量集确定所述时变连接的度量的当前值; 根据度量的当前值确定优选的编码系数; 以及基于度量的当前值和接受间隔修改当前编码系数以获得优选的编码系数。 还提供了用于数据流的相应流服务器和系统。

公开(公告)号：US20100023635A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12180704

申请日：2008-07-28

Applicant: Francis Roger LABONTE ,  Sebastien Cote ,  Yves Lefebvre

Inventor： Francis Roger LABONTE ,  Sebastien Cote ,  Yves Lefebvre

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L65/608 ,  H04L41/142 ,  H04L43/00 ,  H04L43/0829 ,  H04L43/0852 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/283 ,  H04L47/29 ,  H04L47/30 ,  H04L47/38 ,  H04L65/00 ,  H04L65/4092 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Methods of data streaming from an encoder to a decoder through a connection subjected to time-varying conditions are disclosed. The connection is assigned a nominal flow rate and an encoding coefficient associated with the connection modifies the nominal flow rate to determine a permissible flow rate compatible with a time-varying state of the connection. Multiple performance characteristics are associated with the connection and corresponding sets of performance measurements taken over adaptively selected time windows are acquired. Performance metrics having one-to-one correspondence to the performance characteristics are determined and compared with lower bounds and upper bounds of respective predefined acceptance intervals. A current encoding coefficient is computed as a function of the performance metrics and used to determine the permissible flow rate. The encoder's configuration is adapted to produce an encoded signal which maximizes signal fidelity under the constraint of the permissible flow rate.

Abstract translation: 公开了通过经历时变条件的连接从编码器到解码器的数据流的方法。 该连接被分配了标称流量，并且与连接相关联的编码系数修改了额定流量，以确定与连接的时变状态兼容的允许流量。 多个性能特征与连接相关联，并且获取在自适应选择的时间窗口上采取的相应的性能测量集合。 确定与性能特征一一对应的性能度量，并与各个预定接受间隔的下限和上限进行比较。 根据性能度量计算当前的编码系数，并用于确定允许的流量。 编码器的配置适于产生在允许流量的约束下使信号保真度最大化的编码信号。

公开(公告)号：US08135856B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-13

申请号：US12939062

申请日：2010-11-03

Applicant: Francis Roger Labonte ,  Sebastien Cote ,  Yves Lefebvre

Inventor： Francis Roger Labonte ,  Sebastien Cote ,  Yves Lefebvre

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G01R31/08

CPC classification number: H04L65/608 ,  H04L41/142 ,  H04L43/00 ,  H04L43/0829 ,  H04L43/0852 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/283 ,  H04L47/29 ,  H04L47/30 ,  H04L47/38 ,  H04L65/00 ,  H04L65/4092 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Methods of data streaming from an encoder to a decoder through a connection subjected to time-varying conditions are disclosed. The connection is assigned a nominal flow rate and an encoding coefficient associated with the connection modifies the nominal flow rate to determine a permissible flow rate compatible with a time-varying state of the connection. Multiple performance characteristics are associated with the connection and corresponding sets of performance measurements taken over adaptively selected time windows are acquired. Performance metrics having one-to-one correspondence to the performance characteristics are determined and compared with lower bounds and upper bounds of respective predefined acceptance intervals. A current encoding coefficient is computed as a function of the performance metrics and used to determine the permissible flow rate. The encoder's configuration is adapted to produce an encoded signal which maximizes signal fidelity under the constraint of the permissible flow rate.

Abstract translation: 公开了通过经历时变条件的连接从编码器到解码器的数据流的方法。 该连接被分配了标称流量，并且与连接相关联的编码系数修改了额定流量，以确定与连接的时变状态兼容的允许流量。 多个性能特征与连接相关联，并且获取在自适应选择的时间窗口上采取的相应的性能测量集合。 确定与性能特征一一对应的性能度量，并与各个预定接受间隔的下限和上限进行比较。 根据性能度量计算当前的编码系数，并用于确定允许的流量。 编码器的配置适于产生在允许流量的约束下使信号保真度最大化的编码信号。

公开(公告)号：US20060239259A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-26

申请号：US11474480

申请日：2006-06-26

Applicant: Richard Norman ,  Marcelo De Maria ,  Sebastien Cote ,  Carl Langlois ,  John Haughey ,  Yves Boudreault

Inventor： Richard Norman ,  Marcelo De Maria ,  Sebastien Cote ,  Carl Langlois ,  John Haughey ,  Yves Boudreault

IPC: H04L12/50 ,  H04L12/54

CPC classification number: H04L49/15 ,  H04L49/25 ,  H04L49/3009 ,  H04L49/3036

Abstract: A switch fabric implemented on a chip includes an array of cells and an I/O interface in communication with the array of cells permitting exchange of data packets between the array of cells and components external to the array of cells. Each cell communicates with at least one other cell of the array, thereby permitting exchange of data packets between the cells of the array. Each cell includes a memory for holding a plurality of data packets for transmission to other cells of said array. Each data packet of the plurality of data packets has a characteristic element represented by a parameter, the parameter allowing one data packet to be distinguished from another data packet in the plurality of data packets. Each cell further includes a control entity operative to select at least one data packet from the plurality of data packets at least in part on a basis of the parameter and to transmit the selected data packet to another cell of said array of cells. In this way, arbitration is distributed throughout the cells of the switch fabric.

公开(公告)号：US20100030908A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：US12184926

申请日：2008-08-01

Applicant: Marc COURTEMANCHE ,  Sebastien Cote

Inventor： Marc COURTEMANCHE ,  Sebastien Cote

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06F17/30053 ,  G06F17/3002 ,  G06F17/30887 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/608

Abstract: A method and system to trigger ingestion of remote content or playlists by a streaming server using URL folder mapping is disclosed. The streaming server maintains a URL Map having entries that map a URL folder referenced in the streaming URL to a content server folder located on the content server. This folder level mapping enables maintaining a many-to-many relationship between multiple content identified at the streaming server and their corresponding content located at the content server.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用URL文件夹映射来触发由流服务器摄取远程内容或播放列表的方法和系统。 流式传输服务器维护一个URL映射，其具有将流传输URL中引用的URL文件夹映射到位于内容服务器上的内容服务器文件夹的条目。 该文件夹级别映射使得可以在流服务器识别的多个内容与位于内容服务器的相应内容之间保持多对多的关系。

公开(公告)号：US20100023634A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12180697

申请日：2008-07-28

Applicant: Francis Roger LABONTE ,  Sebastien Cote ,  Yves Lefebvre

Inventor： Francis Roger LABONTE ,  Sebastien Cote ,  Yves Lefebvre

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L65/607 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/38 ,  H04L65/4092 ,  H04L65/80

Abstract: A system and methods for adapting streaming data for transmission over a connection of time-varying capacity are disclosed. A streaming server individually adapts transmission rates of signals directed to subtending clients according to measurements characterizing connections from the streaming server to the clients. The measurements may relate to characteristics such as transfer delay, data-loss fraction, and occupancy level of a buffer at a client's receiver. A flow controller associated with the streaming server derives metrics from measurements taken over selected time windows to determine a permissible transmission rate from the server to each active client. Metrics related to a specific characteristic may include a mean value over a moving window as well as short and long term tendencies of respective measurements. An adaptable encoder at the streaming server encodes signals to meet permissible transmission rates.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于使流数据适应通过时变容量的连接进行传输的系统和方法。 流服务器根据表示从流服务器到客户端的连接的测量单独地调整针对对方客户端的信号的传输速率。 这些测量可能与客户端接收机上的缓冲区的传输延迟，数据丢失分数和占用水平等特性有关。 与流服务器相关联的流量控制器通过在所选择的时间窗口上进行的测量得出指标，以确定从服务器到每个活动客户端的允许传输速率。 与特定特征相关的度量可以包括移动窗口上的平均值以及相应测量的短期和长期趋势。 流媒体服务器上的一个适应性强的编码器对信号进行编码以满足允许的传输速率。

公开(公告)号：US20080066835A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-20

申请号：US11798693

申请日：2007-05-16

Applicant: Sylvain Desilets ,  Patrick Brousseau ,  Nicole Gagnon ,  Sebastien Cote ,  Serge Trudel

Inventor： Sylvain Desilets ,  Patrick Brousseau ,  Nicole Gagnon ,  Sebastien Cote ,  Serge Trudel

IPC: C06B31/28 ,  C06B29/22

CPC classification number: C06B23/001 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C06B23/002 ,  C06B43/00 ,  C06B45/00 ,  C06C9/00

Abstract: Carbon nanotubes and activated carbon containing a metal such as palladium release a photoacoustic effect when subjected to a flash of light. A light ignitable, energetic composition is produced by mixing one of them with an energetic material such as carbon black powder or ammonium perchlorate.

Abstract translation: 碳纳米管和含有金属如钯的活性炭在经受闪光时释放光声效应。 通过将它们中的一种与高能材料如炭黑粉末或高氯酸铵混合来产生轻质，高能的组合物。

公开(公告)号：US08255559B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US13417271

申请日：2012-03-11

Applicant: Francis Roger Labonte ,  Sebastien Cote ,  Yves Lefebvre

Inventor： Francis Roger Labonte ,  Sebastien Cote ,  Yves Lefebvre

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G01R31/08

CPC classification number: H04L65/608 ,  H04L41/142 ,  H04L43/00 ,  H04L43/0829 ,  H04L43/0852 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/283 ,  H04L47/29 ,  H04L47/30 ,  H04L47/38 ,  H04L65/00 ,  H04L65/4092 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: A method of data streaming from an encoder to a decoder through a time-varying connection, is disclosed. The method includes associating an encoding coefficient with said time-varying connection, the encoding coefficient determining a flow rate at an output of said encoder; defining a performance metric of the time-varying connection; defining an acceptance interval of the performance metric having a lower bound and an upper bound; acquiring a set of performance measurements of the time-varying connection over a time window at a current encoding coefficient; determining a current value of the metric of the time-varying connection according to the set of measurements; determining a preferred encoding coefficient according to the current value of the metric; and modifying the current encoding coefficient based on the current value of the metric and the acceptance interval to attain the preferred encoding coefficient. A corresponding streaming server and system for data streaming are also provided.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过时变连接从编码器到解码器的数据流传输的方法。 该方法包括将编码系数与所述时变连接相关联，所述编码系数确定所述编码器的输出处的流量; 定义时变连接的性能度量; 定义具有下限和上限的性能度量的接受间隔; 以当前编码系数在时间窗口上获取时变连接的一组性能测量; 根据所述测量集确定所述时变连接的度量的当前值; 根据度量的当前值确定优选的编码系数; 以及基于度量的当前值和接受间隔修改当前编码系数以获得优选的编码系数。 还提供了用于数据流的相应流服务器和系统。

公开(公告)号：US20110264820A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-27

申请号：US13178775

申请日：2011-07-08

Applicant: Francis Roger Labonte ,  Sebastien Cote ,  Yves Lefebvre

Inventor： Francis Roger Labonte ,  Sebastien Cote ,  Yves Lefebvre

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L65/607 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/38 ,  H04L65/4092 ,  H04L65/80

Abstract: A system and methods for adapting streaming data for transmission over a connection of time-varying capacity are disclosed. A streaming server individually adapts transmission rates of signals directed to subtending clients according to measurements characterizing connections from the streaming server to the clients. The measurements may relate to characteristics such as transfer delay, data-loss fraction, and occupancy level of a buffer at a client's receiver. A flow controller associated with the streaming server derives metrics from measurements taken over selected time windows to determine a permissible transmission rate from the server to each active client. Metrics related to a specific characteristic may include a mean value over a moving window as well as short and long term tendencies of respective measurements. An adaptable encoder at the streaming server encodes signals to meet permissible transmission rates.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于使流数据适应通过时变容量的连接进行传输的系统和方法。 流服务器根据表示从流服务器到客户端的连接的测量单独地调整针对对方客户端的信号的传输速率。 这些测量可能与客户端接收机上的缓冲区的传输延迟，数据丢失分数和占用水平等特性有关。 与流服务器相关联的流量控制器通过在所选择的时间窗口上进行的测量得出指标，以确定从服务器到每个活动客户端的允许传输速率。 与特定特征相关的度量可以包括移动窗口上的平均值以及相应测量的短期和长期趋势。 流媒体服务器上的一个适应性强的编码器对信号进行编码以满足允许的传输速率。

公开(公告)号：US08001260B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-16

申请号：US12180697

申请日：2008-07-28

Applicant: Francis Roger Labonte ,  Sebastien Cote ,  Yves Lefebvre

Inventor： Francis Roger Labonte ,  Sebastien Cote ,  Yves Lefebvre

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G01R31/08

CPC classification number: H04L65/607 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/38 ,  H04L65/4092 ,  H04L65/80

Abstract: A system and methods for adapting streaming data for transmission over a connection of time-varying capacity are disclosed. A streaming server individually adapts transmission rates of signals directed to subtending clients according to measurements characterizing connections from the streaming server to the clients. The measurements may relate to characteristics such as transfer delay, data-loss fraction, and occupancy level of a buffer at a client's receiver. A flow controller associated with the streaming server derives metrics from measurements taken over selected time windows to determine a permissible transmission rate from the server to each active client. Metrics related to a specific characteristic may include a mean value over a moving window as well as short and long term tendencies of respective measurements. An adaptable encoder at the streaming server encodes signals to meet permissible transmission rates.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于使流数据适应通过时变容量的连接进行传输的系统和方法。 流服务器根据表示从流服务器到客户端的连接的测量单独地调整针对对方客户端的信号的传输速率。 这些测量可能与客户端接收机上的缓冲区的传输延迟，数据丢失分数和占用水平等特性有关。 与流服务器相关联的流量控制器通过在所选择的时间窗口上进行的测量得出指标，以确定从服务器到每个活动客户端的允许传输速率。 与特定特征相关的度量可以包括移动窗口上的平均值以及相应测量的短期和长期趋势。 流媒体服务器上的一个适应性强的编码器对信号进行编码以满足允许的传输速率。