Abstract: This peper describes the concept of streaming media and its technology development background through cache technology,transfer process, system structure and transler protocol. Meanwhile it also introduces the characteristics and its most advanced technology of the streaming media product from major producer in the world such as real networks, Microsoft and Apple. It analyzes the current problems and domestic development trend in this field.

摘要： 介绍了流媒体的概念,从缓存技术、传输流程、体系结构和传输协议分析了流媒体技术发展的背景,介绍了世界上主要厂商Real Networks、Microsoft和Apple流媒体产品的特点以及最新的发展,并提出了存在的问题和国内发展的方向。 .

关键词: 流媒体, 缓存技术, 流媒体传输协议, Real, Windows Media, Quicktime

CLC Number: 

• TP393