Methods and apparatus for centralized content and data delivery
First Claim
1. A computerized method of operating a content distribution network having at least a distribution network interface configured for data communication with a plurality of computerized user premises gateways each having a plurality of heterogeneous content distribution interfaces, the distribution network interface in data communication with at least an authentication server, gateway management server, protocol server, and internetwork, the method comprising:
- configuring said distribution network interface to provide access to said internetwork; and
causing at least two of said plurality of computerized user premises gateways to utilize said internetwork to simultaneously support said plurality of heterogeneous content distribution interfaces associated with each of said two of said plurality of computerized user premises gateways.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for centralized content, media and data delivery and access within a premises such as, e.g., a residence. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a remotely manageable premises device that acts as a centralized client networking platform, providing gateway services such as network management as well as traditional content and high-speed data delivery functions. The device also acts as the shared internet connection for all devices in the premises via a cable modem, sharing personal and DVR content such as video, music and photos (and any associated metadata) throughout the premises, and providing both a wired and wireless network in the home. Telephony services utilizing e.g., embedded multimedia terminal adapter (eMTA) and/or Wi-Fi architectures may also be provided via the device. The device can also provide a trusted domain for content or data, as well as allowing a subscriber total mobility in the home.
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20 Claims
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1. A computerized method of operating a content distribution network having at least a distribution network interface configured for data communication with a plurality of computerized user premises gateways each having a plurality of heterogeneous content distribution interfaces, the distribution network interface in data communication with at least an authentication server, gateway management server, protocol server, and internetwork, the method comprising:
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configuring said distribution network interface to provide access to said internetwork; and causing at least two of said plurality of computerized user premises gateways to utilize said internetwork to simultaneously support said plurality of heterogeneous content distribution interfaces associated with each of said two of said plurality of computerized user premises gateways. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. Computerized network apparatus for media distribution, said computerized network apparatus in data communication with a content distribution network, said computerized network apparatus comprising:
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a network interface in data communication with at least an authentication server, protocol server, and a plurality of computerized user gateway apparatus each having a plurality of heterogeneous content distribution interfaces; a processor apparatus in data communication with said network interface and configured to run at least one computer program thereon, said at least one computer program comprising a plurality of instructions which are configured to, when executed by said processor apparatus; configure said network interface to provide access for said plurality of computerized user gateway apparatus to an internetwork; and cause one or more of said plurality of computerized user gateway apparatus to utilize said internetwork, such that any one of said plurality of heterogeneous content distribution interfaces are enabled to utilize said internetwork simultaneously; wherein said causation of said one or more of said plurality of computerized user gateway apparatus to utilize said internetwork comprises configuration of, by a network operator facility, one or more operational parameters of at least one of said plurality of heterogeneous content distribution interfaces of said one or more of said plurality of computerized user gateway apparatus, said configuration based at least in part on one or more respective subscription levels associated with said one or more of said plurality of computerized user gateway apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A computerized apparatus, comprising:
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processor apparatus; a data interface in data communication with the processor apparatus and a content delivery network; and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium in data communication with the processor apparatus, the non-transitory computer readable storage medium having at least one computer program stored thereon, the at least one computer program comprising a plurality of instructions which are configured to, when executed by the processor apparatus; cause, via at least said data interface, a network interface of the content delivery network to provide access to an internetwork for a plurality of computerized gateway apparatus, said plurality of computerized gateway apparatus each having a plurality of heterogeneous content distribution interfaces, said network interface in data communication with at least an authentication server, gateway management server, protocol server, and said internetwork; and cause, via at least said data interface, at least one of said plurality of computerized gateway apparatus to utilize said internetwork, such that any one of said plurality of heterogeneous content distribution interfaces of said at least one computerized gateway apparatus can utilize said internetwork simultaneously with others of said plurality of heterogeneous content distribution interfaces of said at least one computerized gateway apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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