Disclosed are a distributed video encodingdecoding method and a distributed video encodingdecoding apparatus, which can improve loss resilience and the quality of service. The consecutive access units in the data stream may, for example, correspond to different time portions of the information signal. The fastener may also include a retention feature laterally spaced from the board connecting member, where the retention feature is capable of engaging the second decking board. The actuation valve directs the activation to at least one clutch-regulating valve.