Multiplex communications – Communication techniques for information carried in plural... – Combining or distributing information via frequency channels
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
Trost, IV, William (Department: 2472)
Multiplex communications
Communication techniques for information carried in plural...
Combining or distributing information via frequency channels
C370S464000, C370S480000, C370S485000, C725S095000, C725S096000, C725S097000, C709S231000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07916755
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for selecting digital coding and/or decoding technology for programming and data delivery over, e.g., a content-based network. In one embodiment, the network comprises an HFC cable or satellite network that includes a server process interfacing with a plurality of customer premises equipment (CPE), and/or associated client devices, each having different capabilities profiles. The server determines the one or more capabilities possessed by the CPE, and evaluates one or more program or content choices for possible delivery to that CPE based on its profile. The server generates a list of programs or content based on this evaluation, and transmits this list to the CPE, which displays the list for viewing by a user. The user is therefore offered a list of available content that is compatible with their specific configuration. A business and operational rules engine is also optionally employed to control the operation of the foregoing processes to accomplish particular business or operational goals.
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Hasek Charles A
Markley Jeffrey P.
Gazdzinski & Associates, PC
Jiang Charles C
Time Warner Cable Inc.
Trost, IV William
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