System and method to remotely manage and audit set top box resources
US7792978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/6582
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for determining the resources available or used in a remote device is disclosed. The system can be used to determine whether the remote device is using expected resources as originally configured or to determine whether resources are available to support new or extended services. The method can be used to configure or reconfigure the remote device for its intended use or as reconfigure a remote device for new, different or extended purposes.
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