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Video on demand delivery optimization over combined satellite and wireless broadband networks

US8973068B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2011
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L47/824
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Video content may be delivered in a wireless network based on network load information relating to radio interfaces for the wireless network. A method may include receiving a request, from a set-top box, for video content from the set-top box to the wireless network and determining, based on the load information, whether a portion of the wireless network corresponding to the set-top box is in a first state or a second state. The network may further include transmitting the video content when the portion of the network corresponding to the set-top box is in the first state and delaying transmission of the video content when the portion of the network corresponding to the set-top box is in the second state, until the portion of the network corresponding to the set-top box enters the first state.

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