Method and apparatus for controlling set-top box hardware...

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2005-07-05

2005-07-05

Lao, Sue (Department: 2126)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: interprogra

Application program interface

Reexamination Certificate

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06915525

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for controlling set-top box hardware and software functions. An HTTP microserver is used to intercept HTTP requests for access to local devices and software. When the HTTP microserver receives a URL from the TCP/IP network stack, it directs instructions to an appropriate interface module that in turn generates an API call for an appropriate middleware module. The middleware module may then appropriately control a lower level software module to effect a software function or to drive hardware.

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