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Method and apparatus for hierarchical distribution of video content for an interactive information distribution system

US8191097B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 1999
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2012/5632
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for storing and distributing video information in an interactive information distribution system by storing video information on either a centralized or de-centralized secondary storage partition in a network of provider and subscriber equipment, and therein distributing the video information to a subscriber having made a request for such video information.

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