A Novel Broadcasting Scheme for Considering the Limitation of Capability

Abstract

This paper presents a novel broadcasting method for considering the limitation of STB capability. Assume Y channels can be used to transmit one video but STB at the user’s end can only simultaneously receive and process R channels (Y ≥ R ≥ 1). After completion of receiving video’s segments transmitted on one channel, the STB is switched to a new channel to receive the other segments. Our broadcasting method can ensure proper playback without breaks between any two sequential segments.