Abstract: The present invention relates to method and device for file transmission based on multiple protocols. According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method in a user node of downloading files, comprising the steps of: A. intercepting a request message from an application functional entity, for requesting a file based on a first protocol; B. downloading said file at least based on a second protocol; C. providing said file to said application functional entity. With the method, software, storage media provided in the present invention, faster download speed could be obtained when the client downloads files from the network base on the first protocol, compared with that obtained in the traditional C/S mode, therefore the user experience is improved.

Abstract: The present invention has provided a method for live broadcasting in distributed network and means for the same. Wherein the method mainly comprises steps of: tracker servers receive the status report information from the program source connected to the tracker server; generates the status information of the program source based on said status report information; sends status information of the program source to the information synchronization means.

Abstract: Methods of and devices for providing EPG in a content server and in a multimedia server for assistance are provided. The method of providing EPG comprises: obtaining the titles and playtime of a first number of multimedia contents; generating an electronic program guide including the titles and playtime of the first number of multimedia contents; and sending the electronic program guide to the user equipments. Furthermore, methods of and devices for posting and present advertisements are provided.

Abstract: Methods of and apparatuses for controlling the distribution of data block in a peer-to-peer network and adjusting the distribution of data block in an user equipment end are provided. The system disclosed herein is able to calculate and evaluate the usage of the stream data block based on the present distribution of the data block. The backup of the data block is able to be adjusted, such as increasing the number of backups or deleting the files or backups based on the usage of the files, so that the system resource is able to be optimized. This method can provide high concurrent and efficient customer service capability and highly improve the usability and reliability of the stream media data.