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- the present invention relates to a VOD (Video on Demand) service, and more particularly to an apparatus and method for providing a high speed download service of multimedia contents capable of converting a format of a multimedia contents file used for a download service.
- VOD Video on Demand
- a multimedia contents file for a VOD service may be created in an MP4 file format, for example, and constructed to effectively implement a streaming service.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a structure of a general MP4 file format. As shown, the MP4 file is roughly divided into a ‘moov’ part corresponding to a header part and a ‘mdat’ part containing actual media information.
- the ‘moov’ part includes a plurality of ‘trak( )’ boxes holding meta information on each media according to a type of the media included in the multimedia contents file. That is, the trak boxes include a ‘trak(video)’ including meta information on video information, a ‘trak(audio)’ including meta information on audio information, and a ‘trak(hint)’ provided for a real time streaming service.
- the multimedia contents file constructed with such a file format as shown in FIG. 1 is suitable for a streaming service.
- the VOD service provides the streaming service and a download service together based on the above-structured multimedia contents file.
- FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a streaming service using a temporal scalability-based file format, in which the transmission of a base layer video and an enhancement layer video are controlled according to an available bandwidth of a network.
- an RTP (Real Time Protocol) streaming server carries only the base layer video on an RTP packet, whereas if the available bandwidth of the network is higher than a prescribed value, the RTP streaming server transmits the enhancement layer video having a B (bi-directional)-frame as well as the base layer video so that a user can be provided with a video service with a high frame rate.
- the B-frame is advantageous in the aspect of the transmission error and scalability, it increases a transmission quantity.
- the RTP streaming server transmits only an I (intrinsic)-frame for service.
- I intrinsic-frame
- significant data is added to additionally store the enhancement layer video or the like, so that when the multimedia contents file is provided as a download service, the amount of data to be transmitted is significantly increased.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a format of the multimedia contents file including a multi bit-rate media.
- One multimedia contents file includes multi bit-rate coded video and audio data.
- the multimedia contents file as shown in FIG. 3 has a structure that can be serviced by selecting video and audio data suitable for the available bandwidth of the network such as the temporal scalability.
- a video V 3 and an audio A 3 are streaming-serviced, while if the available bandwidth is not more than 64 Kbps, quite low, a video V 1 and an audio A 1 are streaming-serviced.
- the multimedia contents file having the structure including the multi bit-rate coded media is used for the download service, the number of packets required for transmission of the entire file is increased, which results in a higher service fee and increases a user's standby time for using the service.
- one object of the invention is to address at least the above problems and/or disadvantages and to provide at least the advantages described hereinafter.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a download service that converts a file format suitable for a real time streaming service into a file format suitable for a download service.
- the present invention provides a novel apparatus for downloading a multimedia file including a file converter configured to convert a larger multimedia file into a smaller multimedia file by deleting prescribed media information based on a media format contained in the larger file. Further, the file converter converts the larger file into the smaller file by deleting multi bit-rate media not corresponding to a selected bit rate or by deleting enhancement layer video.
- FIG. 1 is an overview illustrating a general MP4 file format
- FIG. 2 is an overview illustrating a streaming service using a temporal scalability-based file format
- FIG. 3 is an overview illustrating a format of a multimedia contents file containing a multi bit-rate media
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a construction of an apparatus for providing a high speed download service of multimedia contents according to the present invention
- FIG. 5 is an overview illustrating the conversion of a large capacity multimedia contents file containing an enhancement layer video into a smaller capacity multimedia contents file
- FIG. 6 is another overview illustrating the conversion of a large capacity multimedia contents file containing multi bit-rate media into a smaller capacity multimedia contents file
- FIG. 7 is a flow chart illustrating a high speed download service of multimedia contents according to the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a construction of an apparatus for providing a high speed download service of multimedia contents according to the present invention.
- the apparatus includes a file converter 100 for selectively deleting media information according to an internal attribute of a multimedia contents file for a streaming service, and for converting it into a multimedia contents file for a download service; and a file transmitting unit 200 for transmitting the multimedia contents file for the download service outputted from the file converter 100 to a terminal using Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP), for example.
- HTTP Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
- the file converter 100 deletes certain types of media information to convert a large capacity multimedia contents file into a smaller file suitable for downloading.
- the multimedia contents file for the download service maintains a same basic format of the multimedia contents file for streaming.
- the apparatus for providing a high speed download service of multimedia contents for streaming operates as follows.
- the file converter 100 determines an internal attribute of the corresponding multimedia contents. That is, the file converter 100 determines whether or not the multimedia contents contains an enhancement layer video or a multi bit-rate media.
- the file converter deletes media information related to the enhancement layer video, while if the multimedia contents contains multi bit-rate media, the file converter deletes media information except for a bit rate selected by a user.
- the file converter 100 converts a large file into a smaller file.
- the transmitting unit 200 then transmits the smaller file to a corresponding terminal.
- FIG. 5 illustrates conversion of a large capacity multimedia contents file containing an enhancement layer video into a smaller file.
- the large capacity multimedia contents file includes a ‘moov’ part (a header part), and a ‘mdat’ part (a media data part).
- the ‘mdat’ part includes base layer and enhancement layer video.
- the tracks of the ‘moov’ part and the media data of ‘mdat’ part related to the enhancement layer video are deleted to convert the large file into a smaller capacity multimedia file.
- the deletion can be performed without affecting the base layer video.
- a spatial position value (chunk_offset) of the remaining non-deleted media data is adjusted, and if there is a hint track in the ‘moov’ part, the hint track is also deleted.
- FIG. 6 illustrates conversion of a large capacity multimedia contents file containing multi bit-rate media into a smaller file supporting only a single bit rate of 64 Kbps, for example.
- the track of the ‘moov’ part and the media data of ‘mdat’ part except for a bit rate selected by a user e.g., 64 Kbps
- a bit rate selected by a user e.g. 64 Kbps
- a hint track of the ‘moov’ part is deleted because it includes information that is not required for the download service.
- the tracks V 2 , V 3 , A 2 and A 3 as well as the meta information of the media data are deleted from the ‘moov’ part because they include information independent from the tracks V 1 and A 1 for the 64 Kbps bit rate.
- data in media data part other than ‘V 1 ’ and ‘A 1 ’ related to 64 Kbps are also deleted.
- an alternate_group field value among fields of the track header box and header information of the tracks V 1 and A 1 is also converted.
- the alternate_group field is a value existing in every track, and is used to determine the media data contents.
- the two or more tracks are determined to be video tracks, which have the same content even though the tracks have different bit rates. If the alternate_group value is ‘0’, each video track is determined to be a video track with a different content.
- the alternate_group value is the natural number of the same value, not ‘0’.
- the alternate_group value should be ‘0’.
- the alternate_group value recorded in the header of the ‘trak (V1)’ and the alternate_group value recorded in the header of ‘trak (A1)’ are converted to ‘0’.
- the chunk_offset value indicating the spatial position of the remaining media data which has not been deleted is adjusted.
- the file converter 100 reduces the size of the file by converting the structure of the large capacity multimedia contents file suitable for the streaming service, thereby shortening the time required for downloading the file.
- FIG. 7 is a flow chart illustrating a method for providing a high speed download service of multimedia contents according to the present invention.
- the file converter 100 determines whether there is a multi bit-rate media in the file (step S 12 ).
- the original multimedia file is a large file having a complicated internal structure suitable for the streaming.
- step S 12 If there is multi bit-rate media in the file (yes in step S 12 ), the tracks of ‘moov’ part and the media data of ‘mdat’ part, which have no relation to the bit rate selected by the user are deleted (step S 13 ). Further, the alternate_group value of the track header box of the ‘moov’ part is set to ‘0’ (step S 14 ). That is, if there is a multi bit-rate media in the file, the alternate_group value of the track header box is the same natural number, not ‘0’, but when the file is reduced to a file of a single bit rate, the alternate_group value is set to ‘0’ so that each media data signifies a different content.
- step S 15 a determination is made as to whether or not there is enhancement layer video in the multimedia file. If there is enhancement layer video (yes in step S 15 ), the tracks of the ‘moov’ part and the media data of the ‘mdat’ part related to the enhancement layer video are deleted (step S 16 ). Note, the multimedia contents file includes the base layer video and the enhancement layer video, each having a different content.
- a chunk_offset value indicating a spatial position of the remaining non-deleted media data is adjusted (step S 17 ).
- any hint tracks related to the streaming service are deleted (step S 18 ), thereby creating a small capacity contents file suitable for downloading (step S 19 ).
- the small capacity multimedia contents file is then transmitted to the terminal which has requested for the downloading service (step S 20 ).
- the original file is not reduced (step S 21 ) and transmitted as the original file (step S 20 ).
- the apparatus and method for providing a high speed download service of multimedia contents of the present invention have the following advantages.
- the large capacity multimedia file for streaming is converted into a smaller file, the time required for downloading the file is reduced, and the standby time for using the service is reduced. Further, because the file is reduced in size, the user's cost of the VOD is reduced.
- This invention may be conveniently implemented using a conventional general purpose digital computer or microprocessor programmed according to the teachings of the present specification, as well be apparent to those skilled in the computer art.
- Appropriate software coding can readily be prepared by skilled programmers based on the teachings of the present disclosure, as will be apparent to those skilled in the software art.
- the invention may also be implemented by the preparation of application specific integrated circuits or by interconnecting an appropriate network of conventional component circuits, as will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art.
- the present invention includes a computer program product which is a storage medium including instructions which can be used to program a computer to perform a process of the invention.
- the storage medium can include, but is not limited to, any type of disk including floppy disks, optical discs, CD-ROMs, and magneto-optical disks, ROMs, RAMs, EPROMs, EEPROMs, magnetic or optical cards, or any type of media suitable for storing electronic instructions.
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An apparatus for downloading a multimedia file including a file converter configured to convert a larger multimedia file into a smaller multimedia file by deleting prescribed medial information based on a media format contained in the larger file. Further, the file converter converts the larger file into the smaller file by deleting multi bit-rate media not corresponding to a selected bit rate or by deleting enhancement layer video.
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- This application is related to Korean Application No. 64501/2003, filed on Sep. 17, 2003, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated in its entirety.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to a VOD (Video on Demand) service, and more particularly to an apparatus and method for providing a high speed download service of multimedia contents capable of converting a format of a multimedia contents file used for a download service.
- 2. Background of the Related Art
- A multimedia contents file for a VOD service may be created in an MP4 file format, for example, and constructed to effectively implement a streaming service. For example,
FIG. 1 illustrates a structure of a general MP4 file format. As shown, the MP4 file is roughly divided into a ‘moov’ part corresponding to a header part and a ‘mdat’ part containing actual media information. - The ‘moov’ part includes a plurality of ‘trak( )’ boxes holding meta information on each media according to a type of the media included in the multimedia contents file. That is, the trak boxes include a ‘trak(video)’ including meta information on video information, a ‘trak(audio)’ including meta information on audio information, and a ‘trak(hint)’ provided for a real time streaming service.
- The multimedia contents file constructed with such a file format as shown in
FIG. 1 is suitable for a streaming service. The VOD service provides the streaming service and a download service together based on the above-structured multimedia contents file. - In general, when creating a file suitable for the streaming service, functions making an internal structure of the file complicated are included to handle problems that may arise when the stream service is provided on a real time basis. A typical function is the construction of a multiple video trak by applying a temporal scalability. In more detail,
FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a streaming service using a temporal scalability-based file format, in which the transmission of a base layer video and an enhancement layer video are controlled according to an available bandwidth of a network. - In other words, if an available bandwidth of the network is low, an RTP (Real Time Protocol) streaming server carries only the base layer video on an RTP packet, whereas if the available bandwidth of the network is higher than a prescribed value, the RTP streaming server transmits the enhancement layer video having a B (bi-directional)-frame as well as the base layer video so that a user can be provided with a video service with a high frame rate. In this instance, however, although the B-frame is advantageous in the aspect of the transmission error and scalability, it increases a transmission quantity.
- Further, if the available bandwidth of the network is too low to transmit the base layer video, the RTP streaming server transmits only an I (intrinsic)-frame for service. However, in such a streaming service method, significant data is added to additionally store the enhancement layer video or the like, so that when the multimedia contents file is provided as a download service, the amount of data to be transmitted is significantly increased.
- Further, because the number of packets required for transmission of the entire multimedia contents file is increased, the user's service fee is increased and a lot of time is required for the user to download the file for service.
- Turning now to
FIG. 3 , which illustrates a format of the multimedia contents file including a multi bit-rate media. One multimedia contents file includes multi bit-rate coded video and audio data. The multimedia contents file as shown inFIG. 3 has a structure that can be serviced by selecting video and audio data suitable for the available bandwidth of the network such as the temporal scalability. - If the available bandwidth of the network is not less than 256 Kbps, a video V3 and an audio A3 are streaming-serviced, while if the available bandwidth is not more than 64 Kbps, quite low, a video V1 and an audio A1 are streaming-serviced.
- However, even though the multimedia contents file having the structure including the multi bit-rate coded media is used for the download service, the number of packets required for transmission of the entire file is increased, which results in a higher service fee and increases a user's standby time for using the service.
- Accordingly, one object of the invention is to address at least the above problems and/or disadvantages and to provide at least the advantages described hereinafter.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a download service that converts a file format suitable for a real time streaming service into a file format suitable for a download service.
- To achieve at least the above objects in whole or in parts, the present invention provides a novel apparatus for downloading a multimedia file including a file converter configured to convert a larger multimedia file into a smaller multimedia file by deleting prescribed media information based on a media format contained in the larger file. Further, the file converter converts the larger file into the smaller file by deleting multi bit-rate media not corresponding to a selected bit rate or by deleting enhancement layer video.
- Additional advantages, objects, and features of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and in part will become apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art upon examination of the following or may be learned from practice of the invention. The objects and advantages of the invention may be realized and attained as particularly pointed out in the appended claims.
- The invention will be described in detail with reference to the following drawings in which like reference numerals refer to like elements wherein:
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FIG. 1 is an overview illustrating a general MP4 file format; -
FIG. 2 is an overview illustrating a streaming service using a temporal scalability-based file format; -
FIG. 3 is an overview illustrating a format of a multimedia contents file containing a multi bit-rate media; -
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a construction of an apparatus for providing a high speed download service of multimedia contents according to the present invention; -
FIG. 5 is an overview illustrating the conversion of a large capacity multimedia contents file containing an enhancement layer video into a smaller capacity multimedia contents file; -
FIG. 6 is another overview illustrating the conversion of a large capacity multimedia contents file containing multi bit-rate media into a smaller capacity multimedia contents file; and -
FIG. 7 is a flow chart illustrating a high speed download service of multimedia contents according to the present invention. - An apparatus and method for providing a high speed download service of multimedia contents according to the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
- In more detail,
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a construction of an apparatus for providing a high speed download service of multimedia contents according to the present invention. As shown inFIG. 4 , the apparatus includes afile converter 100 for selectively deleting media information according to an internal attribute of a multimedia contents file for a streaming service, and for converting it into a multimedia contents file for a download service; and afile transmitting unit 200 for transmitting the multimedia contents file for the download service outputted from thefile converter 100 to a terminal using Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP), for example. - The
file converter 100 deletes certain types of media information to convert a large capacity multimedia contents file into a smaller file suitable for downloading. In this instance, the multimedia contents file for the download service maintains a same basic format of the multimedia contents file for streaming. - The apparatus for providing a high speed download service of multimedia contents for streaming operates as follows.
- First, when a download service of an arbitrary large capacity multimedia contents is requested by a terminal, the
file converter 100 determines an internal attribute of the corresponding multimedia contents. That is, thefile converter 100 determines whether or not the multimedia contents contains an enhancement layer video or a multi bit-rate media. - If the multimedia contents contains enhancement layer video, the file converter deletes media information related to the enhancement layer video, while if the multimedia contents contains multi bit-rate media, the file converter deletes media information except for a bit rate selected by a user. Through this process, the
file converter 100 converts a large file into a smaller file. The transmittingunit 200 then transmits the smaller file to a corresponding terminal. - Turning next to
FIG. 5 , which illustrates conversion of a large capacity multimedia contents file containing an enhancement layer video into a smaller file. As shown, the large capacity multimedia contents file includes a ‘moov’ part (a header part), and a ‘mdat’ part (a media data part). The ‘mdat’ part includes base layer and enhancement layer video. - When the large capacity multimedia contents file is inputted, the tracks of the ‘moov’ part and the media data of ‘mdat’ part related to the enhancement layer video are deleted to convert the large file into a smaller capacity multimedia file. In this instance, because the base layer video and the enhancement layer video are mutually independent content, the deletion can be performed without affecting the base layer video. Further, in the multimedia contents file, a spatial position value (chunk_offset) of the remaining non-deleted media data is adjusted, and if there is a hint track in the ‘moov’ part, the hint track is also deleted.
- Next,
FIG. 6 illustrates conversion of a large capacity multimedia contents file containing multi bit-rate media into a smaller file supporting only a single bit rate of 64 Kbps, for example. As shown, when the large file is inputted, the track of the ‘moov’ part and the media data of ‘mdat’ part except for a bit rate selected by a user (e.g., 64 Kbps) are deleted to convert the large file into a smaller file. - In addition, a hint track of the ‘moov’ part is deleted because it includes information that is not required for the download service. Further the tracks V2, V3, A2 and A3 as well as the meta information of the media data are deleted from the ‘moov’ part because they include information independent from the tracks V1 and A1 for the 64 Kbps bit rate. Further, data in media data part other than ‘V1’ and ‘A1’ related to 64 Kbps are also deleted.
- In addition, an alternate_group field value among fields of the track header box and header information of the tracks V1 and A1 is also converted. The alternate_group field is a value existing in every track, and is used to determine the media data contents.
- For example, if the alternate_group values of two or more tracks are the same natural number, the two or more tracks are determined to be video tracks, which have the same content even though the tracks have different bit rates. If the alternate_group value is ‘0’, each video track is determined to be a video track with a different content.
- As shown in
FIG. 6 , because the multimedia contents file containing multi bit rates includes the same content of media data having three different types of bit rates of 64 Kbps, 128 Kbps and 256 Kbps, the alternate_group value is the natural number of the same value, not ‘0’. - However, when a large capacity multimedia file is converted into a small capacity multimedia contents having a single bit rate, because each media data has a different content, the alternate_group value should be ‘0’. Thus, the alternate_group value recorded in the header of the ‘trak (V1)’ and the alternate_group value recorded in the header of ‘trak (A1)’ are converted to ‘0’. Further, in the large capacity multimedia contents file, the chunk_offset value indicating the spatial position of the remaining media data which has not been deleted is adjusted.
- As shown in
FIGS. 5 and 6 , thefile converter 100 reduces the size of the file by converting the structure of the large capacity multimedia contents file suitable for the streaming service, thereby shortening the time required for downloading the file. - Turning now to
FIG. 7 , which is a flow chart illustrating a method for providing a high speed download service of multimedia contents according to the present invention. As shown, when the user requests a download service of an arbitrary multimedia contents file (step S11), thefile converter 100 determines whether there is a multi bit-rate media in the file (step S12). Note, the original multimedia file is a large file having a complicated internal structure suitable for the streaming. - If there is multi bit-rate media in the file (yes in step S12), the tracks of ‘moov’ part and the media data of ‘mdat’ part, which have no relation to the bit rate selected by the user are deleted (step S13). Further, the alternate_group value of the track header box of the ‘moov’ part is set to ‘0’ (step S14). That is, if there is a multi bit-rate media in the file, the alternate_group value of the track header box is the same natural number, not ‘0’, but when the file is reduced to a file of a single bit rate, the alternate_group value is set to ‘0’ so that each media data signifies a different content.
- If there is no multi bit-rate media in the file (no in step S12), a determination is made as to whether or not there is enhancement layer video in the multimedia file (step S15). If there is enhancement layer video (yes in step S15), the tracks of the ‘moov’ part and the media data of the ‘mdat’ part related to the enhancement layer video are deleted (step S16). Note, the multimedia contents file includes the base layer video and the enhancement layer video, each having a different content.
- After the file is reduced to the single bit rate or after the media information related to the enhancement layer video is deleted, a chunk_offset value indicating a spatial position of the remaining non-deleted media data is adjusted (step S17). Next, any hint tracks related to the streaming service are deleted (step S18), thereby creating a small capacity contents file suitable for downloading (step S19). The small capacity multimedia contents file is then transmitted to the terminal which has requested for the downloading service (step S20).
- Further, if there is no multi bit-rate media and the enhancement layer video in the original larger file (no is steps S12 and S13), the original file is not reduced (step S21) and transmitted as the original file (step S20).
- As so far described, the apparatus and method for providing a high speed download service of multimedia contents of the present invention have the following advantages.
- Because the large capacity multimedia file for streaming is converted into a smaller file, the time required for downloading the file is reduced, and the standby time for using the service is reduced. Further, because the file is reduced in size, the user's cost of the VOD is reduced.
- This invention may be conveniently implemented using a conventional general purpose digital computer or microprocessor programmed according to the teachings of the present specification, as well be apparent to those skilled in the computer art. Appropriate software coding can readily be prepared by skilled programmers based on the teachings of the present disclosure, as will be apparent to those skilled in the software art.
- The invention may also be implemented by the preparation of application specific integrated circuits or by interconnecting an appropriate network of conventional component circuits, as will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. The present invention includes a computer program product which is a storage medium including instructions which can be used to program a computer to perform a process of the invention. The storage medium can include, but is not limited to, any type of disk including floppy disks, optical discs, CD-ROMs, and magneto-optical disks, ROMs, RAMs, EPROMs, EEPROMs, magnetic or optical cards, or any type of media suitable for storing electronic instructions.
- The foregoing embodiments and advantages are merely exemplary and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention. The present teaching can be readily applied to other types of apparatuses. The description of the present invention is intended to be illustrative, and not to limit the scope of the claims. Many alternatives, modifications, and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art.
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1. An apparatus for downloading a multimedia file, comprising:
a file converter configured to convert a larger multimedia file into a smaller multimedia file by deleting prescribed media information based on a media format contained in the larger file.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the file converter converts the larger file into the smaller file by deleting multi bit-rate media not corresponding to a selected bit rate or by deleting enhancement layer video.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a format of the media comprises:
a format containing multi bit-rate media; and
a format containing enhancement layer video.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein if there is multi bit-rate media in the larger file, the file converter deletes tracks of a ‘moov’ part and media data of a ‘mdat’ part except for a selected bit rate and adjusts a value of a track header box in the ‘moov’ part.
5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein adjustment of the track header box value is performed so an alternate_group value indicating alikeness of media data content is set to ‘0’, a chunk_offset value indicating a spatial-position of non-deleted media data is adjusted, and a hint track is deleted.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein if there is an enhancement layer video in the larger file, the file converter deletes tracks of a ‘moov’ part and media data of a ‘mdat’ part related to the enhancement layer video and adjusts a value of the track header box of ‘moov’ part.
7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein adjustment of the track header box value is performed so a chunk_offset value indicating a spatial position of non-deleted media data is adjusted, and a hint track is deleted.
8. A method for downloading a multimedia file, comprising:
converting a larger multimedia file into a smaller multimedia file by deleting prescribed media information based on a media format contained in the larger multimedia file.
9. The method of claim 8 , wherein converting the larger file into the smaller file is performed by deleting multi bit-rate media not corresponding to a selected bit rate or by deleting enhancement layer video.
10. The method of claim 8 , further comprising:
receiving a download service request for the larger multimedia file; and
transmitting the smaller file to a terminal after converting the larger file into the smaller file.
11. The method of claim 7 , wherein converting the larger file into a smaller file comprises:
checking a media format in the larger multimedia file;
deleting the prescribed media information; and
adjusting a track header box value for the deleted media information.
12. The method of claim 11 , wherein checking the media format comprises:
determining whether a multi bit-rate media is contained therein; and
determining whether an enhancement layer video is contained therein.
13. The method of claim 8 , wherein converting the larger file into the smaller file, comprises:
deleting tracks of ‘moov’ part and media data of an ‘mdat’ part except for a bit rate selected by a user; and
deleting tracks of a ‘moov’ part and media data of an ‘mdat’ part related to enhancement layer video.
14. The method of claim 11 , wherein adjusting the track header box value comprises:
adjusting a chunk_offset value indicating a spatial position of non-deleted media data.
15. The method of claim 11 , wherein adjusting the track header box value comprises:
setting an alternate_group value indicating alikeness of the media data to ‘0’.
16. The method of claim 8 , wherein converting the larger file into the smaller file comprises:
deleting a hint track indicating a streaming service.
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