Method and apparatus for delivering programming code objects to set-top terminals and the like
US9497419B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/818
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A set top box is provided that includes an RF front-end for receiving programming content over a distribution communication network. A processor is operatively associated with the RF front-end and a storage device is operatively associated with the processor. An interface is provided for establishing communication with an external device. In response to a signal received from the distribution network over the RF front-front identifying at least one programming object to be downloaded thereto, the processor is configured to locate and receive the programming object from the external device through the interface.
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