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Virtual set-top box that executes service provider middleware

US10616646B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2014
Grant dateApr 7, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N5/85
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A virtual set-top box (vSTB) for executing a middleware component, designed originally for use with the physical STB, including emulating hardware capabilities of the physical STB to process IPTV content received over a connection for presenting the IPTV content on a display of the electronic device.

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