摘要:
A cable modem system and method are provided for using a data compression dictionary to transmit compressed payload data in a DOCSIS network while utilizing conventional cable modem termination system (CMTS) equipment. A cable modem system in accordance with the invention includes a cable modem and a CMTS adapted to send and receive compressed payload data. In one example, the cable modem is adapted to compress PDU payload data using a data compression dictionary and the CMTS is adapted to reconstruct the compressed PDU payload data that is received from the cable modem.
摘要:
A method, system, and computer program product for providing communications services to Internet Protocol-enabled devices associated with a subscriber are provided. The method includes creating an account identifying the subscriber, an Internet Protocol address associated with the Internet Protocol-enabled device of the subscriber, and a communications service provisioned for the subscriber. The communications service includes one or more of a(n): electronic messaging, local video-on-demand, channel-based content, and Internet-based content. The method also includes delivering content to the Internet Protocol-enabled devices over a network based upon the communications service provisioned for the subscriber.
摘要:
Methods (440, 500, 600) and corresponding systems (20, 24, 190) for scheduling uplink resources for communication with a base station (22) include receiving an uplink resource request (82, 204) for an uplink channel resource for a subscriber station (24). In response to the uplink resource request (82), generating an uplink resource grant message (206) for scheduling a selected uplink channel resource for the subscriber station (24); and inserting the uplink resource grant message into a shared traffic packet (158, 208) for transmission from the base station (22) on a shared traffic channel (56).
摘要:
A cable modem system and method is provided for the transfer and processing of data in accordance with specialized data transfer protocols while utilizing conventional cable modem termination system (CMTS) equipment. A cable modem system in accordance with the invention includes a cable modem that provides for the modification of data packets in accordance with one or more proprietary protocols and the addressing of the modified data packets to a CMTS. The CMTS is adapted to reconstruct the data packets.
摘要:
The method of recording audiovisual contents broadcast according to a schedule includes: a step of selecting from an access terminal an audiovisual content to be recorded, the content being associated with a broadcast date and time, and a step of the access terminal receiving a record file of the selected audiovisual content, said file containing information identifying the audiovisual content and the scheduled date and time for broadcasting it. The record file further includes the address of an update server for generating a request to update the record file sent by the terminal to the update server.
摘要:
A method of configuring a home entertainment network terminal at a subscriber site, consistent with certain embodiments, involves provisioning a home entertainment network terminal by using DHCP services to obtain a unique terminal identifier. The method further involves carrying out a discovery process by attempting to contact each terminal in the sub-domain within the scope defined by DHCP option; and synchronizing a database with a database of the identified terminal. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.
摘要:
Certain embodiments of the invention may be found in a method and system for providing information related to a broadcast television program and may comprise generating an announcement and delivering the announcement along with the broadcast television program for display on a television screen within a home. An input may be received from a user that selects a function corresponding to the delivered announcement. In response to the received input, the function may be performed at least in part outside the home. If the received input selection accepts the function, media associated with the function may be transferred to the display on the television screen. The media may be concurrently transferred with viewing of the broadcast television program. The received input may be a code representative of the function and may be generated from, a remote control, a keyboard, a scanning device and/or an audio processing device.
摘要:
Methods are disclosed for a 3rd party system to indirectly access, control, monitor, and test a media peripheral (MP) device on a media exchange network by establishing a communication link between the 3rd party system and the media peripheral (MP) device via at least one media management system (MMS). A third party may select an operation of a MP device via a MMS over the communication link, causing the MP device to perform the selected operation. The 3rd party may monitor at least one status parameter of a MP device via a MMS over the communication link and respond to the status parameter. As a service, the 3rd party may push digital information (e.g., digital data, digital audio, digital images, digital video, etc.) to a MP device via a MMS over the communication link and bill an account associated with the MP device on the media exchange network. As another service, the 3rd party may perform a diagnostic test of a MP device via a MMS over the communication link to identify a problem of the MP device based on the results of the diagnostic test.
摘要:
Systems and methods that provide satellite-based media processing are described. In one embodiment, a system that exchanges media may include, for example, a communications device that may be coupled to a network and to an antenna. The communications device may provide two-way communications with the network and may provide one-way communications with the antenna. The communications may receive media content from the antenna and/or the network. The communications device may send the media content to the network
摘要:
Method for ordering and transmission of digital data, particularly video signals, from a transmitter to a single receiver or a group of receivers where other transmission channels are searched for finding a reasonable alternative. A data signal is sent with a request for transmission of a determined video signal from a receiver to a transmitter. A data packet (I1), being a first part of the signal, is transmitted from the transmitter over a satellite channel. A following part of the signal is transmitted as another data packet (I2) over a narrowband communication channel, such as a low-cost internet channel. Supervision of the received, non-used data amount is carried out in a buffer storage at the receiver. By registering non-used data (buffer amount) at the receiver below a certain level a warning signal will be sent from the receiver to the transmitter. When receiving this warning signal the transmitter initiates transmission to the receiver of a further data packet (I1null) of the signal over the satellite channel, for thereafter continuing with transmission of a further signal amount (I2null) over the narrowband channel. This alternating transmission will be continued to save transmission capacity over the satellite connection and at the same time to maintain a transmission capacity which results in a satisfying data content in the transmitted signal.