Streaming media, such as audio or video files, is sent via the Internet. The media are immediately played on a user's computer. Audio/video data is transmitted from the server more rapidly than it is played out by the user system. The audio/video data in the user buffer accumulates; and interruptions...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7716358?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7716358 - Streaming media buffering system
