Using a home-networking gateway to manage communications
US7970863B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques are provided for managing communications from an external computer system to a gateway device on a home network. Content is downloaded to the home network, stored on the home-networking gateway and then made available to a device on the home network that is capable of using the stored content. Additionally, a home-networking gateway manages communications between external computer systems and the home network to give priority to human interactive communications over the downloading of entertainment content for future use.
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