Patent ID: 8891946
Filing Date: 2014-11-18
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for dynamically adjusting a bit rate used to encode units of digital content downloaded from a content server to a content player, the method comprising: receiving a user request to modify a playback speed at which the units of digital content are played back on the content player from a first playback speed to a second playback speed, wherein the second playback speed is faster than the first playback speed, and wherein the units of digital content are stored in a buffer on the content player prior to playback; decoding the units of digital content stored in the buffer at a first bit rate; rendering a display of the decoded units of digital content on an output display device at the second playback speed; and upon receiving the user request to modify the playback speed, and prior to downloading a next unit of digital content from the content server: