AU2001268565A1 - Method and apparatus for distributing video programs using partial caching - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for distributing video programs using partial caching

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AU2001268565A1
AU2001268565A1 AU2001268565A AU6856501A AU2001268565A1 AU 2001268565 A1 AU2001268565 A1 AU 2001268565A1 AU 2001268565 A AU2001268565 A AU 2001268565A AU 6856501 A AU6856501 A AU 6856501A AU 2001268565 A1 AU2001268565 A1 AU 2001268565A1
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video programs
distributing video
partial caching
caching
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Daniel J. Mayer
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IDT Corp
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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
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  • Information Transfer Between Computers (AREA)
  • Two-Way Televisions, Distribution Of Moving Picture Or The Like (AREA)
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