Videovälin

Videovälin is a Swedish term that translates to "video interval" or "video gap." It refers to a period of time during a video stream where no new video frames are being transmitted or received. This can occur for several reasons, including network congestion, insufficient processing power on the client or server, or simply the absence of new content to display. When a videovälin occurs, a viewer might experience a frozen image, a black screen, or a buffering indicator. The duration of the videovälin directly impacts the user's experience, with longer intervals leading to more noticeable disruptions. Minimizing videovälin is a key objective in video streaming technology to ensure a smooth and continuous viewing experience. Techniques like adaptive bitrate streaming and efficient data compression are employed to reduce the likelihood and impact of these gaps. In essence, videovälin represents a temporary interruption in the flow of visual information within a video playback.