Methods and apparatus for creating customized service related information for customer devices
US8752119B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04H60/43
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for generating and distributing customized channel map information used by set top boxes to access program channels and provide access to content delivery services are described. One or more regional headends broadcast base channel maps. Set top boxes request base channel map enhancement information from a server which may service multiple regions, e.g., regions corresponding to different head ends. The channel map server dynamically generates base channel map enhancement information, or identifies previously generated base channel map enhancement information, based on one or more business policy rules applicable to the individual set top box requesting the update channel map enhancement information. The channel map server may be implemented nationally or covering multiple regions, and customization of channel maps for set top boxes can be implemented on customer, business or even an individual set top box basis based on business policy rules.
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