Abstract: A method for processing a media stream is proposed, which comprises, at a media distribution unit comprising a processor: upon receiving, from a player device, a request for a media data segment of the media content stream, determining a media data chunk of the one or more media data chunks that corresponds to the segment and is available for distribution to the player device; determining a bootstrapping file of the one or more bootstrapping files that corresponds to the media data chunk, wherein the I-type image of the bootstrapping file corresponds to an image of a media data chunk that precedes the media data chunk in the media data segment; generating a response media data chunk by combining the media data chunk and the bootstrapping file; and serving the request based on the response media data chunk by sending the response media data chunk to the player device.

Abstract: A low-marking gripper for a hydrostatic test or isolation plug is provided. The gripper includes at least one gripper segment having a pipe or tube confronting surface with a plurality of separate rows of gripper teeth longitudinally-spaced apart on the surface. Each of the separate rows of gripper teeth comprising an alternating array of individual tips and gaps such that each row is serrated along its length. Each of the teeth has a height of 0.005 inch or less and a tip having an upper surface with an area of less than 0.0002 inch2. The gripper segment includes at least one longitudinal-extending slot extending therethrough to provide flexibility.

Abstract: A method for processing a media stream is proposed, which comprises, at a media distribution unit comprising a processor: upon receiving, from a player device, a request for a media data segment of the media content stream, determining a media data chunk of the one or more media data chunks that corresponds to the segment and is available for distribution to the player device; determining a bootstrapping file of the one or more bootstrapping files that corresponds to the media data chunk, wherein the I-type image of the bootstrapping file corresponds to an image of a media data chunk that precedes the media data chunk in the media data segment; generating a response media data chunk by combining the media data chunk and the bootstrapping file; and serving the request based on the response media data chunk by sending the response media data chunk to the player device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for managing multimedia content, involving: obtaining a first set of content description metadata describing a first multimedia content broadcast in dynamic mode; and upon reading, in the first set of metadata, data redirecting to a section of a second set of content description metadata, reading, in the section of the second set of metadata, data relating to a time synchronization for accessing a second multimedia content broadcast in dynamic mode.

Abstract: A method for managing multimedia contents is proposed, which method comprises: obtaining a first set of multimedia-content description metadata describing a first multimedia content delivered in dynamic mode; on reading, from the first set of metadata, a splice indicator indicating a splice to a second set of multimedia-content description metadata, reading, from the first set of metadata, an address storage indicator; and storing, in a memory, an address of the first set of metadata.

Abstract: A method for managing multimedia contents is proposed, which method comprises: obtaining a first set of multimedia-content description metadata describing a first multimedia content delivered in dynamic mode; on reading, from the first set of metadata, a splice indicator indicating a splice to a second set of multimedia-content description metadata, reading, from the first set of metadata, an address storage indicator; and storing, in a memory, an address of the first set of metadata.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for managing multimedia content, involving: obtaining a first set of content description metadata describing a first multimedia content broadcast in dynamic mode; and upon reading, in the first set of metadata, data redirecting to a section of a second set of content description metadata, reading, in the section of the second set of metadata, data relating to a time synchronization for accessing a second multimedia content broadcast in dynamic mode.