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20090232129 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VIDEO SERVICES - A method for providing a multimedia service to a multimedia terminal includes establishing an audio link between the multimedia terminal and a server over an audio channel, and detecting one or more media capabilities of the multimedia terminal. The method also includes providing an application logic for the multimedia service, establishing a visual link between the multimedia terminal and the server over a video channel, providing an audio stream for the multimedia service over the audio link, and providing a visual stream for the multimedia service over the video link. The method further includes combining the video link and the audio link, and adjusting a transmission time of one or more packets in the visual stream to synchronize the visual stream with the audio stream. | 09-17-2009 |
20100061448 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING VIDEO - A method of transmitting a coded media frame comprises determining a plurality of media frame sizes including a media frame size, transmitting an element comprising the plurality of media frame sizes, and thereafter receiving an input media frame. The method also includes processing the input media frame according to the media frame size to provide a coded media frame, and transmitting the coded media frame. | 03-11-2010 |
20100268836 | Method and apparatus for delivery of adapted media - A method of transmitting media to a client by an infrastructure device in a packet-switched network includes receiving a media stream at the infrastructure device. The method also includes determining an adaptation strategy according to at least one of one or more pieces of network information associated with the packet-switched network, one or more pieces of client information associated with the client, or one or more policies. The method further includes adapting the media stream according to the adaptation strategy to produce an output media stream. | 10-21-2010 |
20100277562 | Fast session setup extensions to H.324 - A multimedia device configured to support video in a session of a call includes one or more media providing devices and one or more computer codes directed to performing an initialization process for the one or more media providing devices. The initialization process may be performed at an initialization time prior to or substantially equal to a first time prior to or substantially equal to a reception time associated with receiving an indication of call acceptance from a called device, or second time prior to or substantially equal to an acceptance time associated with call acceptance by the multimedia device. The multimedia device also includes one or more computer codes directed to transmitting one or more preferences for the session according to a session setup procedure, one or more media processors coupled to the one or more media providing devices, and one or more computer codes directed to transmitting media on one or more media channels associated with the session. | 11-04-2010 |
20130259132 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING VIDEO - A method of transmitting a coded media frame comprises determining a plurality of media frame sizes including a media frame size, transmitting an element comprising the plurality of media frame sizes, and thereafter receiving an input media frame. The method also includes processing the input media frame according to the media frame size to provide a coded media frame, and transmitting the coded media frame. | 10-03-2013 |
20140010286 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE ADAPTATION OF MULTIMEDIA CONTENT IN TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS - An apparatus for adapting media content in one or more networks includes a controller module, one or more network interface modules, and one or more protocol interface modules coupled to the controller module. The apparatus also includes a script interpretation module coupled to the controller module and one or more media adaptation modules coupled to the controller module. The one or more media adaptation modules may support audio, video, or meta data. The apparatus further includes a management interface module coupled to the controller module. Media may be received at the apparatus as streaming media and be provided from the apparatus as a download or a progressive download. Additionally, media may be received at the apparatus as a download or progressive download and be provided from the apparatus as streaming media. | 01-09-2014 |
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20100233681 | METHOD FOR CELL BASED ASSAYS - Disclosed is a method for cell storage on beads and subsequent utilisation of cryogenically stored cells in cellular assays. | 09-16-2010 |
20130177903 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING DNA DAMAGE - The invention relates to an apparatus and an in-situ method for detecting cellular DNA damage. The invention is particularly suited for use in Comet assays and for automation of such assays. The apparatus comprises a multiwell plate, the plate comprising an array of wells held in fixed relationship with each other and each well having an axis, side walls, and a base and wherein the well is provided with electrode pairs disposed therein; and wherein there is provided means for parallel connection of the electrode pairs to an external voltage supply. | 07-11-2013 |
20140298926 | BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE STORAGE APPARATUS AND METHOD - Disclosed is a biological sample holder, a container for storing multiple holders, and an automated holder retrieval system. The sample holder may comprise an elongate generally planar support including a handle end and an opposing biological sample storage end, wherein, a substrate for accepting a biological sample is mounted to the holder at said sample storage end. Optionally the substrate is so mounted within a recess in the surface of the support and the recess has a local surface providing a reaction surface for allowing a sub-sample to be removed from the medium by mechanical action, such as cutting or punching. The container may include an array of wells each well being generally square or rectangular in plan and the holders dimensioned so that they are held diagonally in a respective well. The automated biological sample storage apparatus may include a mechanical handling device, and an associated electronic control capable of controlling the mechanical handing device to pick a predetermined sample holder from an associated well, or to place a predetermined sample holder into an associated well, optionally removing or replacing a container lid where a lid is used. | 10-09-2014 |