Generic proxy service for docsis-enabled set top devices
US6671731B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/08
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A generic proxy server, set top device, and methods of operation are described to enable communication with the set top device through the generic proxy server. The set top device is connected to the generic proxy server through a private network. A user wishing to communicate with the set top device is connected to the generic proxy server through a public network. The set top device prepares for communication by registering itself with the generic proxy server and then providing a gateway code to the generic proxy server. The user initiates communications by contacting the generic proxy server and identifying a particular set top device to be accessed. Communications between the user and a set top device through the generic proxy server are enabled by the generic proxy server executing the gateway code supplied by the set top device.
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