Streaming Media Client Adaptation to Bandwidth Fluctuations

The media content is divided into multiple coding representation groups, where each group contains media segments with different coding rates. This segmentation allows the client to selectively request segments from different groups based on current network conditions, ensuring continuous playback even when bandwidth fluctuates below the lowest original coding rate.

The system changes the coding rate parameter of media segments dynamically. By encoding the same content at multiple different coding rates and organizing them into priority-based groups, the system can adapt to varying network bandwidth conditions. When bandwidth decreases, the client requests segments with lower coding rates from appropriate priority groups, maintaining continuous transmission service.

The session control function is extracted from the server and transferred to the client. The server no longer maintains one-to-one session connections but instead provides media segments with embedded priority level information. The client independently selects and requests segments based on its own network conditions, eliminating the server as a single point of control and improving transmission reliability.

The client performs self-service by autonomously selecting media segments from different priority groups based on its current network bandwidth. Instead of relying on the server to control transmission speed through session management, the client independently adjusts its requests to match network conditions, reducing dependency on the server and improving overall system reliability.

Media segments are segmented into multiple priority groups, where each group contains segments with specific coding rate characteristics. This segmentation enables the client to navigate through different priority groups based on the extent of bandwidth changes, providing effective adaptation across a wider range of bandwidth conditions rather than relying on a single selection mechanism.

The system implements dynamic selection of media segments by introducing priority levels that guide the client's requests. As network bandwidth fluctuates across different ranges, the client dynamically adjusts which priority groups to request from, enabling effective management of bandwidth changes in larger ranges rather than static rate selection.