Patent ID: 7936819
Filing Date: 2011-05-03
Classification: A63F,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method, comprising: at a server system comprising one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors: determining a number of bits corresponding to a frame of video; determining a length of time needed to transmit the number of bits; determining that the length of time exceeds a frame period, wherein the frame period corresponds to an inverse of an average frame update rate; and in response to determining that the length of time exceeds the frame period: transmitting one or more P-frames that each comprise a plurality of empty macro-blocks, wherein each of the one or more P-frames is transmitted over a period of time less than the frame period; and after transmitting the one or more P-frames, transmitting the frame of video over a period of time exceeding one frame period.