Abstract: A method includes receiving, with a computing system, data representing a video item into a buffer. The method further includes outputting the video item from the buffer to a display system. The method further includes determining that utilization of the buffer falls below a predetermined threshold. The method further includes, in response to determining that the utilization of the buffer falls below the predetermined threshold, determining that there is a specified rebuffering point within a predetermined time frame. The method further includes pausing with the computing system, the video item at the specified rebuffering point in response to determining that there is the specified rebuffering point within the predetermined time frame.

Abstract: The present invention provides control systems and methods for a cooling unit. The system includes a temperature sensor that senses the temperature of a cooling fin and a circuit. The circuit may communicate with a signal from the cooling unit that indicates when cooling is required. The circuit also communicates with the sensor and turns off the heat source of the cooling unit if the temperature does not decrease within a pre-selected time after cooling becomes required. Additionally, the circuit may turn off the heat source only if the temperature is above a pre-selected temperature. Moreover, a pre-selected time after turning off the heat source, the circuit may turn the heat source on.

Abstract: The present invention provides control systems and methods for a cooling unit. The system includes a temperature sensor that senses the temperature of a cooling fin and a circuit. The circuit may communicate with a signal from the cooling unit that indicates when cooling is required. The circuit also communicates with the sensor and turns off the heat source of the cooling unit if the temperature does not decrease within a pre-selected time after cooling becomes required. Additionally, the circuit may turn off the heat source only if the temperature is above a pre-selected temperature. Moreover, a pre-selected time after turning off the heat source, the circuit may turn the heat source on.