PhysicalFunction

Receive and Bufferize Audio Packets

PhysicalFunction

In-Flight Entertainment System > In-Flight Entertainment System > Physical Architecture > Physical Functions > Root Physical Function > IFE System > Manage Audio Video Diffusion > Display Video and Play Audio > Play Audio on Seat TV > Receive and Bufferize Audio Packets

As the data packets arrive, they are buffered for a few seconds and then decoded for the playback to begin. Bufferizing the audio packets reduces the risk of playback interruption due to network congestion.

Incoming Functional Exchanges

Exchange Source Description Allocated Exchange Items
FunctionalExchange Packetized Audio StreamPhysicalFunction Process Audio Announcement
FunctionalExchange Packetized Audio StreamPhysicalFunction Split Audio Video Streams

Outgoing Functional Exchanges

Exchange Target Description Allocated Exchange Items
FunctionalExchange Audio PacketsPhysicalFunction Decode Audio Packets

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