Abstract: Disclosed is a method by which a multimedia device processes a multimedia packet. To this end, a multimedia packet, which comprises a header including a type information field having type information recorded therein, and a payload including data of a type indicated by the type information, is received, and, when it is recognized that null data is not included in the payload by the type information, the data included in the payload may be processed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of transmitting multimedia content in a broadcast communication system, and comprises the steps of: identifying protocol information mapped for each service corresponding to multimedia content; transmitting service-related information including the identified protocol information mapped for each service; and transmitting multimedia content corresponding to related services to a receiving side by using the identified protocol.

Abstract: A method for providing a multimedia service based on unicast, according to the present invention, comprises the steps of: packetizing multimedia data; when a terminal accesses the multimedia service, determining a mode for transmitting the multimedia data to the terminal; generating a signaling message including information on the determined mode, and transmitting the signaling message to the terminal; and transmitting first data among the packetized multimedia data to the terminal on the basis of the determined mode.

Abstract: A method for transmitting multimedia according to the present disclosure comprises: a step of transmitting a first message including fixed delay information and buffer information with respect to a receiving device; and a step of transmitting a packet relating to the multimedia and including a transmission time stamp, wherein a first packet is sent out from a digital buffer of the receiving device at a time determined by adding up the transmission time stamp and the fixed delay information.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and device for receiving a content by a terminal device. The method for receiving a content by a terminal device comprises the steps of: transmitting a query message requesting content-related information to a first server; receiving a response message including the content-related information from the first server; on the basis of the response message, requesting a content from a second server corresponding to the content-related information; and receiving the content from the second server, wherein the content-related information includes internet protocol (IP) addresses of the second server, pieces of port information, and pieces of media information relating to a content.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a device for providing content-related information of a multimedia service. The method comprises the steps of: transmitting a signaling message comprising schedule information and delivery type information of a media content to be serviced; receiving, from at least one terminal, at least one report message comprising identification information and transfer type information of the media content; and transmitting an updated signaling message on the basis of the at least one report message received from the at least one terminal receiving the media content.

Abstract: A method for providing a multimedia service based on unicast, according to the present invention, comprises the steps of: packetizing multimedia data; when a terminal accesses the multimedia service, determining a mode for transmitting the multimedia data to the terminal; generating a signaling message including information on the determined mode, and transmitting the signaling message to the terminal; and transmitting first data among the packetized multimedia data to the terminal on the basis of the determined mode.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a method for providing media content comprises the steps of: receiving a change request message for requesting a change of at least a part of specific media data constituting media content; updating a signaling message for the consumption of the media content on the basis of the change request message; and transmitting the updated signaling message to a reception entity.

Abstract: A method for providing a media service list to a user according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises the steps of: acquiring location information of at least one media service list; receiving the at least one media service list on the basis of the location information; generating an integrated media service list by integrating the received at least one media service list; and providing the integrated media service list to a user.

Abstract: A method for transmitting media data according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises receiving meta data, converting the meta data into a predetermined format corresponding to a bit stream for media data, incorporating the converted meta data into the bit stream, and transmitting the bit stream incorporating the meta data.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for a transmission apparatus in a multimedia system. The method comprises a step of transmitting a message including a priority order of media source location information, and three or more pieces of media source location information, wherein the three or more pieces of media source location information include primary media source location information, alternative media source location information and original media source location information.

Abstract: A method for transmitting and receiving an MMT protocol (MMTP) packet by an MPEG media transport (MMT) receiver is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: by an MMT receiver, establishing a network connection with an MMT transmitter such that an MMTP packet can be transmitted and received; generating a first MMT signaling message; converting the generated first MMT signaling message into a first MMTP packet; transmitting the first MMTP packet by means of the established network connection; receiving a second MMTP packet by means of the established network connection; generating a second MMT signaling message by means of the second MMTP packet; receiving a third MMTP packet; and reconstructing MPU data by means of the third MMTP packet and the second MMT signaling message.

Abstract: A method for transmitting media data-related information at a transmitting entity in a multimedia transmission system including at least one intermediate node is provided. The method includes generating information of traffic, which corresponds to at least one media data configuring a multimedia service, for each valid time period, and transmitting the media data-related information comprising the information of traffic to a receiving entity through the at least one intermediate node.

Abstract: A transmitting apparatus and an operating method for the apparatus in a multimedia system are provided. The operating method includes inputting at least one network layer packet, generating a link layer packet based on the at least one network layer packet, and transmitting the link layer packet. The link layer packet includes a header including information indicating a packet type of the at least one network layer packet, information indicating whether the link layer packet includes a single network layer packet, and information indicating an identifier related to the at least one network layer packet.

Abstract: A method for transmitting media data-related information at a transmitting entity in a multimedia transmission system including at least one intermediate node is provided. The method includes generating information of traffic, which corresponds to at least one media data configuring a multimedia service, for each valid time period, and transmitting the media data-related information comprising the information of traffic to a receiving entity through the at least one intermediate node.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and device for transmitting or receiving a broadcast service including a packet, which is generated using an application layer forward error correction (AL-FEC) scheme, in a multimedia service system. An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for transmitting a broadcast service by a transmitter, the method comprising the steps of: determining one forward error correction (FEC) scheme for a broadcast service among multiple FEC schemes; configuring a signaling message so as to include an identifier indicating the determined FEC scheme; and transmitting the configured signaling message.

Abstract: Provided is a method for supporting an immersive media service by a media transmission device. The method comprises the steps of: determining at least one space among a plurality of spaces of interest (SOI) based on SOI description information; and transmitting, to a media reception apparatus, partial SOI description information among the SOI description information and partial immersive media data among immersive media data, wherein the partial SOI description and the partial immersive media data corresponds to the determined at least one SOI, wherein the partial SOI description information includes at least one of identification information for the at least one SOI, a space range indicator for an object of interest (OOI), a priority indicator for the OOI, or an object vector for the OOI.

Abstract: A method for processing a content by a set-top box according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises the steps of: receiving a content including an audio stream; and performing bypassing to output the audio stream to a television (TV) through an output interface without performing a decoding operation for the audio stream, wherein the audio stream includes metadata regarding the content.

Abstract: A transmitting apparatus and an operating method for the apparatus in a multimedia system are provided. The operating method includes inputting at least one network layer packet, generating a link layer packet based on the at least one network layer packet, and transmitting the link layer packet. The link layer packet includes a header including information indicating a packet type of the at least one network layer packet, information indicating whether the link layer packet includes a single network layer packet, and information indicating an identifier related to the at least one network layer packet.

Abstract: A transmitting apparatus and an operating method for the apparatus in a multimedia system are provided. The operating method includes inputting at least one network layer packet, generating a link layer packet based on the at least one network layer packet, and transmitting the link layer packet. The link layer packet includes a header including information indicating a packet type of the at least one network layer packet, information indicating whether the link layer packet includes a single network layer packet, and information indicating an identifier related to the at least one network layer packet.