Method and apparatus for hierarchical distribution of video content for an interactive information distribution system
US8191097B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 23, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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