Buffer Length
Last Updated:
September 9, 2021
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What is Buffer Length? How Does This Data Point Affect the Overall QoE Picture? Is This Value Important By Itself or Is It Part of A Bigger Picture?
Buffer Length Definition
This metadata value provides the buffer length associated with the media object being requested.
Buffer Length Data Element Details
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What Does Buffer Length Tell You?
This value provides the amount of data that the buffer can hold. Based on the segment size, this can be equivalent to a certain number of seconds at a given bitrate.
What To Keep In Mind About This Value
This value MUST be rounded to the nearest 100 ms. This key SHOULD only be sent with an object type of “a”, “v” or “av”.
Applicable To
This term is applicable to the following streaming video types:
- Ad
- Content
- Live
- VOD
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