And so in the case of the set-top box you typically would store the video back on the server, either the Media Center server in the home, or the your video provider server back at the head-end.

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One of these services, video-on-demand, stores programming on a central server, where users can access it at the click of a remote.

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The new 4K Ultra HD Video Player is a hard-disc server that connects easily to Sony's 84-inch 4K LED TV (XBR-84X900) allowing consumers to view 4K resolution movies and short form 4K videos.

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Anders said much of the growing demand for gaming stems from server-based gaming--software-based applications used for slots and video gaming machines--which bodes well for manufacturer International Game Technology.

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It feeds into a small computer with a video-input card that in turn sends the digitized signal via phone line to Deits' server.

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The camera shoots MPEG-4 video at a rate of 30 frames per second and includes an integrated Web server software package, an integrated microphone and a motion detection sensor.

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Airlines may provide access to movies stored on a digital media server aboard the aircraft, or, a third-party website where passengers can watch video now or later after they de-plane.

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Next, Huang showed off 100 Windows desktops grinding through video games, movies, and other rich media applications being supported by a single pizza-box sized server.

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