Delivering video on demand (VOD) using mobile multicast networks
US8595141B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/6405
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method are provided for obtaining video content using wireless multicast for video content data in combination with wireless unicast for requests of the video content and transmissions of licenses to use the video content. A method can include: receiving an instruction to obtain particular content; sending a first wireless unicast signal requesting the particular content; receiving the obtained particular content in response to sending the first wireless unicast signal; obtaining a license for the particular content; and providing a notification that the particular content is available for display by a mobile device.
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