Methods of transmitting and receiving a media information file for http streaming

Abstract

Disclosed are methods of transmitting and receiving media information file for HTTP stream. Content is divided into segments, the segments are divided into segment sub groups, each of the divided segments grouping the segment sub groups, a meta media information file including information on a segment sub group is configured; and sub media information file including information on segments in a segment sub group is configured. When service initializes, the meta media information file is transmitted. When a transmission request for content is received, the sub media information file to which a playback request timing for content belongs is selected and transmitted by referring to the meta media information file, and then, a segment in a segment sub group corresponding to the sub media information file is transmitted. Thus, during HTTP streaming, initial transmission delay is reduced, and random access and trick mode playback are possible.