A component or part cast as a single unit.
The one-to-one form of streaming. If RTSP is provided, the user can move freely from point to point in an on-demand movie.
n. Transmission of data to a single destination.
A unicast is video conferencing that can only deliver data to one user or site, usually carried out over packet-switched networks.
The transmission of data (packet) from a transmitter (server) to a receiver (workstation). Compare with broadcast and multicast.
A process of transmitting messages from one source to one destination.
The communication of one device to one other device only. (See Broadcast and Mulitcast).
A client/server connection in which a client receives an on-demand stream of stored content from a server, or receives a broadcast of live content. No other client has access to this stream. In contrast, a single multicast stream is available to multiple clients.
Sending each user their own copy of a video (or other data) stream. As opposed to Multicast, where one copy is sent and whomever wants it listens to that copy. It is the most commonly used method for video conferencing and video on demand today.
A packet destined for only one address.
A packet sent to a single destination.
A type of data packet addressed to a single destination. Most traffic is unicast.
Point-to-point, one-to-one transmission of data. Unicasting is the standard transmission method on the Internet. Webcasting, by contrast, is the process of broadcasting digital information to all parties tuned in to a channel through which data is pushed, or it is the process of sending software updates on request to multiple points.
The usual mode of streaming which involves maintaining a one to one dialogue between each receiver and the streaming server. As opposed to multicast (q.v.)
A form of routing that transmits one packet to one user.
a transmission from one node addressed specifically to another node
a transmission from one source to one destination
Single packets sent to a single network destination.
Delivering a separate stream for each user. Unicasting is inefficient in bandwidth usage.
A unicast application transmits a copy of every packet to every receiver.
Destined for a single host.
delivery of a unique stream to each viewer. Because each viewer initiates a new stream when viewing the same source, this approach to media delivery can result in increased network congestion as multiple, identical streams are sent at the same time.
When sending a message to one receiver in a communications network, and multiple users request the same data from the same server at the same time, duplicate data streams are sent, one to each user.
Transmit a data stream to a single recipient.
The communication of a single source to a single destination.
A process that forces each individual user to make an individual connection to a server to receive a stream. This is how we currently stream.
Distribution of media where each user must access an individual stream to view media.
Unicasts send a separate stream for each user through a single pipe. Because it relies on HTTP/FTP for delivery, it is less affected by firewalls than multicasting.
Application of conferencing, usually over packet-switched networks, where only one user receives data. In contrast to this, multicast application, where data is received by more than one user.
The transmission of content from a single source to a single receiver over a network.
A message sent to an individual node on a network. Also see Broadcast Multicast Network Node
This is a one-to-one form of transmission. If RTSP is provided, the user can move freely from point to point in a unicast movie. In unicast, even though multiple users might request the same data from the same server at the same time, duplicate data streams are transferred to each user. Networking Standards and Technologies
Transmission across a network addressed to a single node.
Message sent to a single network destination. Compare with broadcast and multicast.
The communication between a single sender and receiver over a network.
A one-to-one client/server connection during which the client receives a distinct stream from the server. No other client has access to the stream. Each client has its own connection to the server and a separate content stream must be generated for each client requesting content from the server.
Operation of sending network traffic from one network node to another individual network node.
A method used by media servers for providing content to connected clients in which each client receives a discrete stream. No other client has access to that stream.
Transmission of a copy of every packet to every receiver.
In computer networks, unicast is the sending of information packets to a single destination. "Unicast" is derived from the word broadcast, as unicast is the extreme opposite of broadcasting. In computer networking, multicasting is used to regain some of the efficiencies of broadcasting.