Methods and apparatus for hardware registration in a network device
US8302111B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/541
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for control of a client device (e.g., consumer premises equipment in a cable network) using applications. In one aspect, an improved hardware registry is provided within the device with which the application(s) can interface to both identify and control available hardware resources. In one exemplary embodiment, the client device comprises a digital set-top box having digital video recording (DVR) capability. An application downloaded to the device discovers the registry and software interfaces associated therewith, and then utilizes the interfaces to automatically control the requisite hardware capability. Improved client device, network and head end configurations, as well as methods of operating these systems, are also disclosed.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.