Title:  Efficient Delivery of Multimedia Content over Multipath Networks

Committee: 

Dr. Riley, Advisor

Dr. Y. Chang, Co-Advisor     

Dr. Beyah, Chair

Dr. Copeland

Abstract:

The objective of the proposed research is to develop a unique approach to efficiently deliver high quality multimedia data by leveraging concepts from various multipath networking models in conjunction with ABR protocols that supplement the reliance on client-side network bandwidth estimation and/or buffer state. Prior research into the development and evaluation of the performance of multipath-enabled multimedia streaming techniques are presented. Machine learning based multipath-enabled techniques are proposed in the development of selective transport protocols for streaming applications and validating their effectiveness.