Interactive video distribution systems – Video distribution system with upstream communication – Receiver
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-07
2005-06-07
Miller, John (Department: 2614)
Interactive video distribution systems
Video distribution system with upstream communication
Receiver
C725S139000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06904611
ABSTRACT:
A Download Control Message instructs a set-top terminal in a cable television system to located and immediately begin downloading a code or other data object available over the cable system. The Download Control Message specifies, for example, the size, name, version and location (URL or transport stream and PID) of the object to be acquired by the set-top terminal. The terminal accordingly can begin immediate acquisition of the object. An address or other characteristic associated with the Download Control Message allows the system operator to target the Message to a particular set-top terminal or group of terminals.
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Bates IV Thomas F.
Birnbaum Jack
Del Sordo Christopher S.
Lehrman Ira S.
Makofka Douglas S.
Beliveau Scott
General Instrument Corporation
Kananen Ronald P.
Miller John
Nichols Steven L.
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