Method and apparatus for transmitting video in communication system for supporting internet protocol television service in heterogeneous notwork

The present invention relates to an efficient video transmission apparatus and method in a communication system that supports a heterogeneous IPTV service. A method for transmitting the server the video content in a communication system according to the present invention, a process of receiving the request for continuous service from the terminal from the intermediate point in the video stream and a patching method and fast broadcasting system, each of the video content, and transmitting determines the possible delay when hayeoteul with, the patching system and fast broadcast in a manner based on the generated delay time determined for each, for determining a transmission scheme that requires a shorter delay time with respect to the video content, by applying the process and the determined transmission method characterized by comprising the step of transmitting the video content to the terminal.