METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NETWORK ASSOCIATION OF CONTENT
    1.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NETWORK ASSOCIATION OF CONTENT 有权
    网络内容协会的方法与装置

    公开(公告)号:US20110004895A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-06

    申请号:US12497162

    申请日:2009-07-02

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for perform association of stored content downloaded over a network with a unique identification. In one embodiment, the content is stored locally, and the association is performed in a secure manner using network or source-specific information (e.g., the organization identification or “orgID” of the bearer network or MSO). This association is used to ensure that the content stored on the playback device can be accessed for viewing only when the playback device is connected to the same network from which the content was obtained. Use of the orgID allows the content association and protection functionality to be implemented in existing networks with only minor software changes.

    摘要翻译: 用于通过网络下载的存储内容与唯一标识进行关联的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,内容被本地存储,并且使用网络或源专用信息(例如,承载网络或MSO的组织标识或“orgID”)以安全的方式来执行关联。 该关联用于确保只有当播放设备连接到从其获得内容的相同网络时,存储在播放设备上的内容才能被访问。 使用orgID允许在现有网络中实现内容关联和保护功能,只需要较小的软件更改。

    Multi-stream premises apparatus and methods for use in a content-based network
    2.
    发明申请
    Multi-stream premises apparatus and methods for use in a content-based network 有权
    用于基于内容的网络中的多流处理设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090210912A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-20

    申请号:US12070560

    申请日:2008-02-19

    IPC分类号: H04N7/18

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for enhanced tuner efficiency, wherein tuner resources function to permit multiple content streams to be demultiplexed and thus made available for subsequent display. In one embodiment, Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) comprises a resource manager on which a guide application is run to control the tuning of an available tuner resource. This approach obviate reliance on OCAP or other proprietary vendor architecture applications. In another variant, the CPE is adapted to receive RF source data from a wideband tuner, or multiple tuners. The CPE may also be utilized in conjunction with other system configurations designed to enforce a security or other policies within a premises network. The CPE may also employ ‘look ahead’ capabilities to anticipate a QAM stream content before it is received.

    摘要翻译: 用于增强调谐器效率的装置和方法,其中调谐器资源用于允许多个内容流被解复用,从而使其可用于随后的显示。 在一个实施例中,客户驻地设备(CPE)包括资源管理器,在其上运行引导应用以控制可用调谐器资源的调谐。 这种方法避免依赖于OCAP或其他专有供应商架构应用程序。 在另一变型中,CPE适于从宽带调谐器或多个调谐器接收RF源数据。 CPE还可以与设计用于在房屋网络内实施安全性或其他策略的其他系统配置一起使用。 在接收到QAM流内容之前,CPE还可以采用“前瞻性”功能来预测QAM流内容。

    Apparatus and methods for implementation of network software interfaces
    3.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and methods for implementation of network software interfaces 有权
    实现网络软件接口的装​​置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09473827B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-18

    申请号:US13493740

    申请日:2012-06-11

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for improved software programming interface functionality in a network. In one exemplary embodiment, the network comprises an HFC cable network with CPE in which network-specific programming interfaces (e.g., APIs) may be downloaded to the CPE, registered, authenticated, stored and executed in a software protocol stack implementing OpenCable Application Platform (OCAP) or Multimedia Home Platform (MHP) standards. The host device software comprises a “manager” module that registers APIs identified by the OCAP Monitor Application, such that all applications launched thereafter on the device can use these communications APIs, provided they have the appropriate permission(s). This relieves individual applications from having to support details regarding network-specific protocols and APIs. In an alternate embodiment, class and data files associated with the API functionality are downloaded along with an application. The downloaded application registers the API using a modified version of the API using a description file (DF). The DF describes the class and data files provided with the application that are part of the registered API.

    摘要翻译: 用于改进网络中的软件编程接口功能的装置和方法。 在一个示例性实施例中,网络包括具有CPE的HFC电缆网络,其中可以将网络特定编程接口(例如,API)下载到CPE,在实现OpenCable应用平台的软件协议栈中注册,认证,存储和执行 OCAP)或多媒体家庭平台(MHP)标准。 主机设备软件包括注册由OCAP监视器应用程序标识的API的“管理器”模块,使得其后在设备上启动的所有应用可以使用这些通信API,只要它们具有适当的许可。 这减轻了个别应用程序不必支持有关特定于网络的协议和API的细节。 在替代实施例中,与API功能相关联的类和数据文件与应用一起下载。 下载的应用程序使用API​​的修改版本使用描述文件(DF)注册API。 DF描述作为注册API一部分的应用程序提供的类和数据文件。

    Method and apparatus for network association of content
    4.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for network association of content 有权
    内容网络关联的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09094713B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-28

    申请号:US12497162

    申请日:2009-07-02

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for perform association of stored content downloaded over a network with a unique identification. In one embodiment, the content is stored locally, and the association is performed in a secure manner using network or source-specific information (e.g., the organization identification or “orgID” of the bearer network or MSO). This association is used to ensure that the content stored on the playback device can be accessed for viewing only when the playback device is connected to the same network from which the content was obtained. Use of the orgID allows the content association and protection functionality to be implemented in existing networks with only minor software changes.

    摘要翻译: 用于通过网络下载的存储内容与唯一标识进行关联的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,内容被本地存储,并且使用网络或源专用信息(例如,承载网络或MSO的组织标识或“orgID”)以安全的方式来执行关联。 该关联用于确保只有当播放设备连接到从其获得内容的相同网络时,存储在播放设备上的内容才能被访问。 使用orgID允许在现有网络中实现内容关联和保护功能,只需要较小的软件更改。

    Apparatus and methods for device authorization in a premises network
    5.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and methods for device authorization in a premises network 有权
    设备和方法,用于房屋网络中的设备授权

    公开(公告)号:US08745758B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-03

    申请号:US12611006

    申请日:2009-11-02

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for enabling protected premises networking capabilities. In one embodiment, a white list of devices authorized to access a premises network and a black list of device not authorized to access a premises network are utilized. The black and white lists may be stored at a database in communication with an authorization manager or may be stored at the manager itself. When a client device is connected to a premise, the manager determines, based on the premises and/or device identity, whether the device is entitled to access. The authorization manager makes this determination based on whether the device is on the white or black list. If the device is on neither list, the manager may add the device to the white list upon appropriate verification. The manager may also facilitate removal of a device from the white list to the black list upon request or automatically.

    摘要翻译: 用于启用受保护的房屋网络功能的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中,利用授权访问房屋网络的设备的白名单和未授权访问房屋网络的设备的黑名单。 黑白名单可以存储在与授权管理器通信的数据库中,或者可以存储在管理器本身。 当客户端设备连接到场所时,管理者将根据场所和/或设备身份确定设备是否有权访问。 授权管理器根据设备是在白色还是黑色列表进行此确定。 如果设备不在列表中,则管理员可以在适当的验证后将设备添加到白名单中。 经理还可以根据要求或自动将便携式设备从白名单中移除到黑名单。

    Apparatus and methods for implementation of network software interfaces
    6.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and methods for implementation of network software interfaces 有权
    实现网络软件接口的装​​置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08201191B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-12

    申请号:US10883374

    申请日:2004-06-30

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for improved software programming interface functionality in a network. In one exemplary embodiment, the network comprises an HFC cable network with CPE in which network-specific programming interfaces (e.g., APIs) may be downloaded to the CPE, registered, authenticated, stored and executed in a software protocol stack implementing OpenCable Application Platform (OCAP) or Multimedia Home Platform (MHP) standards. The host device software comprises a “manager” module that registers APIs identified by the OCAP Monitor Application, such that all applications launched thereafter on the device can use these communications APIs, provided they have the appropriate permission(s). This relieves individual applications from having to support details regarding network-specific protocols and APIs. In an alternate embodiment, class and data files associated with the API functionality are downloaded along with an application. The downloaded application registers the API using a modified version of the API using a description file (DF). The DF describes the class and data files provided with the application that are part of the registered API.

    摘要翻译: 用于改进网络中的软件编程接口功能的装置和方法。 在一个示例性实施例中,网络包括具有CPE的HFC电缆网络,其中可以将网络特定编程接口(例如,API)下载到CPE,在实现OpenCable应用平台的软件协议栈中注册,认证,存储和执行 OCAP)或多媒体家庭平台(MHP)标准。 主机设备软件包括注册由OCAP监视器应用程序标识的API的“管理器”模块,使得其后在设备上启动的所有应用可以使用这些通信API,只要它们具有适当的许可。 这减轻了个别应用程序不必支持有关特定于网络的协议和API的细节。 在替代实施例中,与API功能相关联的类和数据文件与应用一起下载。 下载的应用程序使用API​​的修改版本使用描述文件(DF)注册API。 DF描述作为注册API一部分的应用程序提供的类和数据文件。

    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DEVICE AUTHORIZATION IN A PREMISES NETWORK
    7.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DEVICE AUTHORIZATION IN A PREMISES NETWORK 有权
    用于设备网络中的设备授权的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110107436A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-05

    申请号:US12611006

    申请日:2009-11-02

    IPC分类号: H04N7/16 G06F17/30

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for enabling protected premises networking capabilities. In one embodiment, a white list of devices authorized to access a premises network and a black list of device not authorized to access a premises network are utilized. The black and white lists may be stored at a database in communication with an authorization manager or may be stored at the manager itself. When a client device is connected to a premise, the manager determines, based on the premises and/or device identity, whether the device is entitled to access. The authorization manager makes this determination based on whether the device is on the white or black list. If the device is on neither list, the manager may add the device to the white list upon appropriate verification. The manager may also facilitate removal of a device from the white list to the black list upon request or automatically.

    摘要翻译: 用于启用受保护的房屋网络功能的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中,利用授权访问房屋网络的设备的白名单和未授权访问房屋网络的设备的黑名单。 黑白名单可以存储在与授权管理器通信的数据库中,或者可以存储在管理器本身。 当客户端设备连接到场所时,管理者将根据场所和/或设备身份确定设备是否有权访问。 授权管理器根据设备是在白色还是黑色列表进行此确定。 如果设备不在列表中,则管理员可以在适当的验证后将设备添加到白名单中。 经理还可以根据要求或自动将便携式设备从白名单中移除到黑名单。

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY IN A NETWORKED DEVICE
    8.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY IN A NETWORKED DEVICE 有权
    用于控制网络设备中的显示的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20100146575A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-10

    申请号:US12623953

    申请日:2009-11-23

    IPC分类号: H04N7/173

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for controlling display elements within a networked device. In one embodiment, the network comprises a cable television network, and the device a digital set-top box (DSTB) with front panel display(s). A downloadable software module is provided that is adapted to discover the front panel display capabilities of the device, and control the display accordingly. This approach allows, inter alia, the cable network operator or other entity to manage the user's experience relating to the front panel display(s) on various types of client devices. The module is also optionally platform-agnostic (i.e., “universal”) so that the aforementioned capabilities are provided largely irrespective of the device hardware/software environment.

    摘要翻译: 用于控制联网设备内的显示元件的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,网络包括有线电视网络,并且该设备具有带有前面板显示器的数字机顶盒(DSTB)。 提供了可下载的软件模块,用于发现设备的前面板显示功能,并相应地控制显示。 这种方法尤其允许有线网络运营商或其他实体在各种类型的客户端设备上管理与前面板显示有关的用户体验。 该模块还可选地与平台无关(即“通用”),使得提供上述能力在很大程度上与设备硬件/软件环境无关。

    Media extension apparatus and methods for use in an information network
    9.
    发明授权
    Media extension apparatus and methods for use in an information network 有权
    用于信息网络的媒体扩展装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09414116B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-09

    申请号:US13323616

    申请日:2011-12-12

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for extending the capabilities of a client device (e.g., consumer premises equipment in a cable network) using one or more on-demand applications. In one aspect, an improved media handling extension is provided within the device with which the various application(s) can interface to facilitate on-demand interaction between the CPE and the head end or other network entity. In one exemplary embodiment, the client device comprises a digital set-top box (DSTB) having Java-enabled middleware adapted to implement the OCAP/ACAP/MHP mandated Java Media Framework (JMF) APIs. A specially configured application is downloaded to the DSTB and run, the application configuring the paths within the device to provide, inter cilia, media access to the on-demand application(s) according to one or more network specific protocols. Accordingly, the network MSO can also uniquely configure the CPE within its network for on-demand capability according to its own specific protocols from the head-end. Improved client device and head-end configurations, as well as methods of operating these systems, are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 用于使用一个或多个按需应用来扩展客户端设备(例如,有线网络中的消费者驻地设备)的能力的方法和装置。 在一个方面,在设备内提供改进的媒体处理扩展,所述各种应用可通过该扩展来接口以便于CPE与头端或其他网络实体之间的按需交互。 在一个示例性实施例中,客户端设备包括具有启用Java的中间件的数字机顶盒(DSTB),适用于实现OCAP / ACAP / MHP强制的Java Media Framework(JMF)API。 将特殊配置的应用程序下载到DSTB并运行,配置设备中的路径的应用程序,以根据一个或多个特定于网络的协议向按需应用程序提供媒体访问。 因此,网络MSO还可以根据其自己的头端的特定协议,在其网络内唯一地配置CPE以进行按需能力。 还公开了改进的客户端设备和头端配置以及操作这些系统的方法。

    Methods and apparatus for display element management in an information network
    10.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for display element management in an information network 有权
    信息网络中显示元素管理的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09213538B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-15

    申请号:US10773664

    申请日:2004-02-06

    IPC分类号: G06F9/44 G06F21/60

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for managing display elements such as GUI windows in a client device (e.g., consumer premises equipment in a cable network) running multiple related or unrelated applications. In one embodiment, an improved window management entity is provided within the device with which HAVi-compliant application(s) can interface in order to access display elements according to a priority structure or hierarchy. One or more privileged applications are designated and allowed to affect the priority structure, including requesting a new in-focus application to be placed atop the priority structure. The network operator can also optionally control the operation of the window manager remotely via a network agent. Improved client device and network configurations, as well as methods of operating these systems, are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 用于管理运行多个相关或不相关应用的客户端设备(例如,有线网络中的消费者场所设备)中的显示元素(诸如GUI窗口)的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,在设备内提供改进的窗口管理实体,HAVi兼容应用可以与HAVi兼容应用程序接口,以便根据优先级结构或层次来访问显示元素。 一个或多个特权应用程序被指定并允许影响优先级结构,包括请求将新的焦点应用放置在优先级结构的顶部。 网络运营商还可以通过网络代理远程控制窗口管理器的操作。 还公开了改进的客户端设备和网络配置以及操作这些系统的方法。