Patent ID: 7865928
Filing Date: 2011-01-04
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A client device for connection to a network and for reproducing an audio/video stream received from a server on the network, the client device including: an interface configured to connect to the network and to receive the audio/video stream when in communication with the network; a processor configured to process the received audio/video stream so as to enable reproduction at a playback rate; and a controller configured to send command data over the network to the server causing the server to provide a change in content of the audio/video stream from a first content to a second content wherein: the client device further includes a buffer configured to buffer the audio/video stream received from the network; and upon sending the command data, the controller is configured to control the processor to process the audio/video stream in the buffer so as to reproduce the audio/video stream at a fast forward rate higher than said playback rate for at least a predetermined minimum buffer time and subsequently to process the audio/video stream in the buffer for reproduction at the playback rate.