bildström
Bildström, a compound German term meaning image stream, refers to a continuous sequence of images generated by imaging devices and transmitted, stored, or displayed in real time or near real time. Unlike a stored image sequence or a video file, a Bildström emphasizes the ongoing flow of frames without a discrete end, although streams can be segmented into chunks or sessions for handling and storage.
Typical attributes of a Bildström include frame rate (frames per second), spatial resolution, color format, and
Applications span video surveillance, live broadcasting, telepresence, autonomous systems, robotics, and medical imaging where real-time viewing
Implementation can involve camera interfaces, encoding/decoding (codecs), network transport, and client playback. Common concerns include bandwidth
Terminology: In German technical literature, Bildström (or Bildstrom) is used to refer to such streams; in English,