Interactive video distribution systems – Video distribution system with upstream communication – Receiver
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-18
2011-01-18
Ensey, Brian (Department: 2614)
Interactive video distribution systems
Video distribution system with upstream communication
Receiver
C725S118000, C725S086000, C725S114000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07873981
ABSTRACT:
A method of providing set up services to customer premise equipment (CPE), the CPE coupled to an internet protocol television (IPTV) network. The method includes operating a network element as a set up terminal server, the network element being part of a communications network. A request to initiate a set up process is received from the CPE. A set up server coupled to the communications network is accessed to initiate a set up application. The set up server communicates with the CPE through the network element to perform installation of the CPE and provisioning of the CPE.
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Chilton James
Mickle Jacklyn A.
Smith Michael W.
AT&T Intellectual Property I L.P.
Cantor & Colburn LLP
Ensey Brian
Joshi Sunita
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