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Bitrate
The number of bits that are conveyed or processed per unit of time in a stream.
CDN
Content Delivery Network; a geographically distributed network of proxy servers and data centers.
Over-The-Top (OTT)
The delivery of film and TV content via the internet, without requiring users to subscribe to a traditional cable or satellite pay-TV service.
Buffering
The process of preloading data into a reserved area of memory (the buffer) to ensure smooth playback.
Latency
The delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction for its transfer.
Stream Ripper
Software that allows users to save streaming content to their computer.
Unicast
A one-to-one network communication method where data is sent between one server and one client.
Video On Demand (VOD)
A system that allows users to select and watch/listen to video or audio content when they choose to, rather than at a scheduled broadcast time.
Transcoding
The process of converting a media file or stream from one format to another, typically for compatibility or efficiency reasons.
Live Streaming
The simultaneous recording and broadcast of real-time events over the internet.
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
An application used with digital set-top boxes and TVs to list current and scheduled programs that are or will be available on each channel.
Codec
A device or software that encodes or decodes a digital data stream or signal.
Segmented Streaming
A method where media content is divided into small parts or segments, allowing efficient and adaptive streaming.
Streaming Protocol
A standardized method for transferring audio and video data over the internet in a continuous flow.
Encoding
The process of converting raw video and audio into a digital format that can be streamed over the internet.
Content Aggregator
A company or software that collects and distributes content from various sources to present to a user in a single location.
Media Server
A device or software that stores and transmits digital media files to client devices over a network.
Multicast
A network method of sending data to a group of destinations simultaneously and in the most efficient way, reducing bandwidth.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P)
A decentralized network architecture where each peer both uses and provides resources, potentially improving the efficiency of content distribution.
Streaming Media Player
A device or software application for playing back digital audio/video content streamed over the internet.
IPTV
Internet Protocol Television; a system where digital television service is delivered using Internet protocol over a network infrastructure.
Adaptive Streaming
A streaming technique that dynamically adjusts the quality of a video stream in real time, according to the viewer's network conditions.
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