Abstract: A method for delivering a stream of segments of a content from a server by at least one agent to a plurality of terminals. The method includes, at different moments during receipt of the content: verifying a load criterion of the agent, and, adapting, as a function of the verification, delivery of the content segments to the terminals.

Abstract: A method for managing the processing of a data stream carried out by a processing entity in a local area network including a set of data processing devices, wherein the location of the processing entity changes over time as a whole.

Abstract: A method for executing, by a terminal, a web application whose set of associated resources is stored on a remote web server, the method including: detecting, by a gateway, a presence within the terminal of a call to the web application and identifying the remote web server; determining a time period corresponding to low traffic associated with the remote web server; downloading at least part of the set of resources during the time period by the gateway.

Abstract: A method for managing access, by a reading device, to a televised content item. The method includes: obtaining, for the same content item, a set of multicast broadcast channels associated with temporally spaced respective broadcast times. A request to access the content item made by the reading device includes selecting a multicast broadcast channel chosen from the set.

Abstract: A method for managing playback of multimedia content by a playback device equipped with a processor and with a content player including a plurality of playback functions. The available playback functions of the player vary over time.

Abstract: A method, performed by a management entity, for managing audio rendering of an item of audio content on a rendering device connected to a receiver device able to receive items of content from a content server. The item of audio content has a corresponding plurality of selectable audio tracks. The management entity performs the following steps: obtaining the audio decoding capabilities of the rendering device; requesting access to an item of multimedia content, made to the content server; and receiving an audio stream adapted to the audio decoding capabilities and of transmitting the audio stream to the rendering device.

Abstract: In a method for managing access by a read device to segments of a content accessible from content servers, segments of the content are initially obtained from a first server.

Abstract: A method for managing the processing of a data stream in a local area network including a set of data processing devices. The method includes selecting a device from the set of data processing devices and processing the stream in the selected device.

Abstract: The adaptive progressive downloading of a content broadcast in real time on a radiocommunication network, implemented by a multimedia stream player terminal connected to the radiocommunication network is disclosed. A method implements, before playing the content, a configuration, according to at least one characteristic of the radiocommunication network, of a depth of buffer dedicated to the temporary storage of the content before playing, in the multimedia stream player terminal.

Abstract: A method for transmitting a set of data streams through a telecommunications network, the data streams being respectively transmitted to sets of clients, the method including the assignment of a maximum quality allocated to a data stream as a function of the number of clients in the set of clients to which the data stream is transmitted.

Abstract: A method for managing time hops when playing back a multimedia content item received by a playback device via a communication network. The method includes obtaining a plurality of broadcast channels for the same content item, the respective broadcast times being spaced in time, wherein, during rendering of the content item via a channel, called first channel, receipt of a time hop command for a time hop in the content item brings about: a step of selecting a second broadcast channel, different from the first broadcast channel; and during a hop, a step of rendering images broadcast on broadcast channels belonging to the plurality of broadcast channels.

Abstract: A method for managing downloading of images associated with image jumps liable to be implemented during accelerated playback of content. The content is able to be downloaded from a communications network. According to the method at least one image associated with a jump is downloaded in advance.

Abstract: A method for supervising a multimedia stream reading terminal through a telecommunication network. The method includes: collecting tracking data intended for at least one tracking server connected to the telecommunication network, storing these tracking data in a buffer memory of the reading terminal, checking a resource load criterion of the reading terminal, and transmitting at least a part of the tracking data to the tracking server or servers when this criterion is met.

Abstract: A method for managing the access, by a player/reader device, to a multimedia content accessible from a source, called main source, from which broadcast of the content has begun. A change of the play/read time, during the playing/reading, is able to trigger a playing/reading from a first source selected by default and offering a first rendering quality. The method includes: receiving a request for access to the content being broadcast; obtaining a set of data sources, called secondary sources, from which the content is accessible; receiving, during the playing/reading, a command for moving the play/read time; and selecting a source depending on the first rendering quality and on the second rendering quality.

Abstract: A method for managing adaptive streaming of an item of digital content within a multimedia stream reading terminal connected to a mobile communication network is disclosed. The item of digital content is associated with a description file for the item and includes a list of time segments of the item of content that are each associated with multiple encoding rates of the item of content. A maximum data volume to be consumed within the mobile communication network, as a data bucket, is allocated to the multimedia stream reading terminal. When the adaptive streaming of the item is launched, the method determines a data volume that would be consumed by the multimedia stream reading terminal as a result of streaming the time segments and selects a maximum encoding rate of the item authorized for the streaming on the basis of the consumed data volume associated therewith and of the data bucket.

Abstract: A method for managing the HTTP adaptive streaming of an item of digital content within a multimedia stream player terminal in a local communication network is disclosed, the multimedia stream player terminal being associated with a terminal for rendering the item of digital content. On detection of an active state of a screen saver mode of the rendering terminal, such a management method implements a progressive reduction of a video rendering quality of the streamed item of digital content, and maintains an audio rendering quality of the item of content.

Abstract: A method for managing standby of a multimedia stream reader terminal, which is associated with a multimedia content restitution terminal via a communication link. The multimedia stream reader terminal detects a state of a link between the multimedia stream reader terminal and the restitution terminal on the communication link and goes into standby mode in the event of detection of an inactive state of the link.

Abstract: A method for managing the access, by a reader device, to a multimedia content. The method includes, for the same content: acquiring a set of multicast broadcast channels associated with respective broadcast times spaced out over time, requesting rendering of data representative of multicast channels obtained during the acquiring, and receiving a selection of one multicast broadcast channel from amongst the broadcast channels included in the rendering request.

Abstract: A method for managing, in a terminal, the reading of a multimedia content item, referred to as a main content item, with a view to rendering it. The content item includes time segments which may be received from a communication network. The reading of the main content item is interspersed with a reading of a multimedia content item, referred to as a secondary content item. The method further includes: requesting access to the main content item; detecting an interval between the instant at which a segment of the main content item is rendered and a reference instant at which the same segment is rendered; and modifying the reading speed used by the terminal when the secondary content item is read.

Abstract: A method for managing playback of multimedia content using a playback device equipped with a processor and capable of rendering the content. The playback device includes a plurality of selectable players capable of playing back the same content. The method includes: selecting a player from among the selectable players; and playing the content with the selected player.