Network, system and method for distributing digital media
US7634076B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2207/14
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network, a system and a method distribute digital media from a substation and/or a server to a set-top box of a subscriber. The digital media is requested, is accessed and/or is transferred from the substation and/or the server to the set-top box via one or more nodes and/or one or more node clusters. The subscriber may utilize an interactive means in conjunction with the set-top box to access, to request, to receive and/or to display the digital media via a communication medium and/or a connection line. One or more nodes and/or one or more node clusters connect a central office to the substation. The digital media is stored in a server farm of the central office which is accessed by one or more nodes and/or one or more node clusters. The digital media is transmitted and/or is distributed to the set-top box via the communication medium, the connection line one or more of the nodes and/or one or more of the node clusters. The subscriber access, displays and/or views the digital media via the set-top box, a display monitor, one or more input devices and/or one or more output devices.
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