IPTV devices and methods adapted for such devices
US9053324B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/6175
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for enabling upgrading of a television (TV) device that is connectable to an internet protocol TV (IPTV) system including an operator system and a TV manufacturer system are described. The upgrading is based on a token object and verifies a requested upgrading of the TV device. A token object is generated at the TV manufacturer system in response to receiving a request for upgrading from the TV device, and delivered to the TV device, thus enabling the TV device to complete the requested upgrading process due to possessing a valid token. A TV device, an operator system, and a TV manufacturer system adapted to execute the suggested methods are also provided.
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