Interactive video distribution systems – Video distribution system with upstream communication – Telephony via television distribution network
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-29
2005-11-29
Srivastava, Vivek (Department: 2611)
Interactive video distribution systems
Video distribution system with upstream communication
Telephony via television distribution network
C725S110000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06971120
ABSTRACT:
A method and system of downloading a set of programs, navigational, branding and other data to a consumer's set-top box coupled to a cable TV headend controller. The set-top box is also coupled to the PSTN via the headend controller. A user navigates a series of menus displayed on a display device coupled to the set-top box and makes selections of a desired telephone service and enters any pertinent data. When the user makes a telephone call, the set-top box translates any dialed digits to a POTS number and completes the call. Other services, such as ANI-based services, can also be provided in the set-top box in a similar way. Further, these service selections made by the user are written to a portable storage medium that is removably coupled to the set-top box, thereby enabling the user to transport the data to another set-top box.
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A.T.&T. Corp.
Srivastava Vivek
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