Method and system for directing the download of software and firmware objects over a network such as a cable television system
US6904611B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/8166
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A Download Control Message instructs a set-top terminal in a cable television system to located and immediately begin downloading a code or other data object available over the cable system. The Download Control Message specifies, for example, the size, name, version and location (URL or transport stream and PID) of the object to be acquired by the set-top terminal. The terminal accordingly can begin immediate acquisition of the object. An address or other characteristic associated with the Download Control Message allows the system operator to target the Message to a particular set-top terminal or group of terminals.
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