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Encoder Boundary Point

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Encoder Boundary Point

Encoder Boundary Point is used by the ABR transcoder to signal segment boundaries that are used by the packager downstream to generate the segment files. Standardized by CableLabs [OC-SP-EBP-I01-130118].

Application Programming Interface

Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows two applications to communicate with each other. They can be used to access data and service functionality within applications or databases.

Time To First Byte

Time to First Byte (TTFB) refers to the time between the browser requesting a resource (i.e., a webpage, a video manifest, a video segment) and when it receives the first byte of information from the server. This time includes DNS lookup and establishing the connection using a TCP handshake and TLS handshake if the request is made

Ad Insertion Conceptual Process

Conceptual overview of the ad insertion process, showing a representation of content with an ad break, an Ad Server containing many potential ad campaigns, and the insertion of specific ads into the content stream.

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