Broadcast content via over the top delivery

US9241178B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• QUALCOMM Incorporated · US

Inventors

• Gordon Kent Walker · Poway, US
• Charles Nung Lo · San Diego, US
• Jun Wang · Village of La Jolla, US
• Daphna Zeilingold · San Diego, US
• Joseph Barone · San Diego, US
• Ed O. Tiongson · Escondido, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 3, 2015
• Grant date: Jan 19, 2016
• Expiry date: Apr 3, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04W4/21
• WIPO field: Audio-visual technology
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Systems, methods, and receiver devices enable broadcasters with restricted content license areas (e.g., Designated Market Areas (“DMAs”) to distribute content via Over the Top (“OTT”) IP networks. Embodiments enable client reporting and authentication as well as broadcast content encryption. In an embodiment, information from the client may be reported back to the broadcasters, such as a view history/use report. In an embodiment, hand off between DMAs may be enabled. In an embodiment, local advertisement insertion in network content may be enabled. Embodiments may enable Multicast-Broadcast Single Frequency Network (“MBSFN”) operation across DMA boundaries.