Method of distributing video-on-demand over an internet protocol network infrastructure
US8001575B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/6408
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a method of operating a set-top box that is coupled to a video display, the set-top box being configured for communication with a video content provider. One embodiment of the method may include initiating display of a first portion of video content that is pre-loaded onto the set-top box and transmitting a request to subscribe to a first multicast service in response to initiating display of the first portion of the video content. The video content provider is configured to provide a second portion of the video content using the first multicast service.
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