buffering

Terms from Human Computer Interaction the Basics

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Buffering is the process of downloading or retaining audio-visual or other inforamtion to speed subsequent access. For audio-visual content this can mitigate jitter, that is uneven end-to-end delays in the network, but with the penalty of increased effective latency.

Used in glossary entries: jitter, latency

(Upper) No jitter—no problem. (Lower) Jitter causes irregular reception.. Figure 12.8 from Network-Based Interaction

Buffering will smooth the jitter, but adds delay... Figure 12.9 from Network-Based Interaction