Allocation of overhead bandwidth to set-top box

Details Allocation of overhead bandwidth to set-top box Allocation of overhead bandwidth to set-top box

2011-04-26

2011-04-26

Pendleton, Brian T (Department: 2425)

Interactive video distribution systems

Program, message, or commercial insertion or substitution

Specific to individual user or household

C725S151000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07934231

ABSTRACT:
A method includes receiving a channel change request from a set-top box (STB) coupled to a packet-based network, where the STB is located at a subscriber premises. The channel change request includes a value identifying one or more of a number of STBs and a number of display devices that are located at the subscriber premises. The method also includes allocating an overhead bandwidth to the STB based on the value.

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