NDLI: A novel stream merging algorithm for VOD servers

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Shi, R.T. Shao, L. Pei, Y.Z. Xie, D.
Copyright Year	2003
Description	Author affiliation: Dept. of Comput. Sci. & Technol., Tsinghua Univ., Beijing, China (Shi, R.T.)
Abstract	Hierarchical stream merging is a technique for efficiently delivering popular media on demand using multicast and client buffers. Though there has been much theoretical study around the performance of stream merging, implementation issues were rarely discussed. We argue that the frequent alterations of client behavior hinder the feasibility of traditional stream merging methods. To address this problem, we proposed a new algorithm named CIM (client initiated merge). Despite a minor compromise in server throughput, the new approach greatly reduces system complexity and control overhead. Working on an event-driven mode, it readily accommodates VCR features such as jump and stop. Both simulation and experimental results are given, confirming that the sacrifice in overall server cost is trivial in comparison with the advantages it introduces.
Sponsorship	Microsoft Res. Asia Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau
Starting Page	1982
Ending Page	1986
File Size	363428
Page Count	5
File Format	PDF
ISBN	0780381858
DOI	10.1109/ICICS.2003.1292814
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2003-12-15
Publisher Place	Singapore
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Merging Streaming media Multicast algorithms Broadcasting Application software Scheduling algorithm Computer integrated manufacturing Network servers Computer science Throughput
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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