Abstract: A method is provided in one embodiment and includes establishing a video session involving an endpoint and a server; evaluating network criteria associated with characteristics that can affect a bit rate for the video session; and communicating bit rate hint data, which is based on the network criteria, to the endpoint for consideration in a bit rate request. The bit rate request involves streaming data in the video session. The method also includes receiving the bit rate request from the endpoint.

Abstract: A method is provided in one embodiment and includes establishing a video session involving an endpoint and a server; evaluating network criteria associated with characteristics that can affect a bit rate for the video session; and communicating bit rate hint data, which is based on the network criteria, to the endpoint for consideration in a bit rate request. The bit rate request involves streaming data in the video session. The method also includes receiving the bit rate request from the endpoint.

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for controlling real time presentation session through a communication network using control features embedded in a predetermined presentation software such as QuickTime Player. An original media server is first located for streaming a media file therefrom to present a real time presentation session. An Internet Cache System is situated between the original media server and the presentation tool having the presentation software. During a handshake communication process among the original media server, the Internet Cache System and the presentation software, a session description information sent by the original media server for the forthcoming presentation session is modified so as to make the presentation software deem the presentation session as a non-live presentation session.

Abstract: A metal trim attaching assembly secures an element, such as a molding strip, upon a supporting surface. The assembly includes an isolator that has a substantially flexible mounting plate with a mounting surface yieldable to conform generally to the contour of the supporting surface. Retaining flanges are formed integral with the mounting plate. The retaining flanges are grippable by the element to hold the element into a structural relationship with the mounting plate. Supporting flanges, also formed integral with the yieldable toward the mounting plate, provide supportable leverage for the element in cooperation with the retaining flanges. Double sided adhesive tape secures the mounting surface to the supporting surface. A method involves steps of stripping protective backing from the tape and securing it, with the isolator and trim, to the supporting surface.