This paper analyzes YouTube video playback on a wireless device while walking along predetermined paths. Throughput traces are captured using a network sniffer and run through a video playback simulator with varying buffer sizes. A cost function is developed by weighing different attributes that affects viewing quality. Using simulator results, the initial buffer size that results in the lowest cost is determined.

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Creator

• Parker, William Laurence
• Li, Xia
• Eufemia, David Michael
• Phyu, Hnin Pwint

Subject

• Infrastructure
• Computing
• Culture

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-031714-223453

Keyword

• Mobile apps
• Computer network architectures

Advisor

• Claypool, Mark L.

Year

• 2014

Date created

• 2014-03-17

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright