Remotely accessing and programming a set top box

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2007-01-25

2009-12-01

Ustaris, Joseph G (Department: 2424)

Interactive video distribution systems

Video distribution system with upstream communication

Receiver

C725S030000, C725S051000, C725S058000, C386S349000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07627889

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for remotely programming a set top box and for remotely scheduling an event on a set top box. A set top box includes a server that allows an access device to access the set top box over an always on connection between the set top box and a network such as the Internet. The access device retrieves program guide data that is locally stored on the set top box and, using the program guide data, selects and schedules events. The events are sent back to the set top box over the connection where they are implemented by the set top box.

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