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Method and apparatus for provisioning client devices connected to an interactive TV network

US9769531B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 2002
Grant dateSep 19, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/64322
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method manages the provisioning of an client device connected to a service distribution network, such as an interactive television service-providing network. Provisioning is managed by a provisioning manager that knows the specific provisioning data to collect and where the data is located and is to be forwarded. The client or subscriber can initiate the provisioning transaction through the client device.

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