Methods and systems of wireless communication between a remote data network and a set-top box
First Claim
1. A system for communicating between a remote data network and a set-top box over a wireless communications network, where the set-top box is connected to a conventional television set, comprising:
- a wireless communications device including a wireless modem that receives and transmits data packets directly to the wireless communications network, wherein the wireless communications network is interfaced with the remote data network via a gateway;
an interface device acting between the wireless communications device and the set-top box for filtering a data stream between each of the wireless communications device and the set-top box; and
the set-top box for displaying data received from the remote data network on the television set.
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Abstract
Disclosed are methods and systems for connecting a set-top box (STB) to the Internet over existing and future wireless networks, combining television with wireless Internet access. A conventional television is used in combination with a STB that has a wireless or wired keyboard, a power supply, and audio/visual connections for connecting the STB to the television. In an embodiment, a wireless telephone is placed in a docking station on top of the STB, providing the user with both data (when docked) and voice capabilities (when being used simply for telephone calls). CDMA, CDPD, or other wireless technologies may used for connection to the Internet.
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1. A system for communicating between a remote data network and a set-top box over a wireless communications network, where the set-top box is connected to a conventional television set, comprising:
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a wireless communications device including a wireless modem that receives and transmits data packets directly to the wireless communications network, wherein the wireless communications network is interfaced with the remote data network via a gateway;
an interface device acting between the wireless communications device and the set-top box for filtering a data stream between each of the wireless communications device and the set-top box; and
the set-top box for displaying data received from the remote data network on the television set. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for communicating between a remote data network and a set-top box over a wireless communications network, where the set-top box is connected to a conventional television set, comprising:
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a wireless communications device, including a wireless modem that receives and transmits data packets directly to the wireless communications network, wherein the wireless communications network is interfaced with the remote data network via a gateway;
an interface device acting between the wireless communications device and the set-top box for filtering a data stream between each of the wireless communications device and the set-top box; and
the set-top box for displaying data received from the remote data network on the television set, the set-top box further comprising;
a docking station in which the wireless communications device may be inserted, wherein the wireless communications device may be used for voice communications when not inserted into the docking station;
a video board; and
a printed wiring board having an interface for receiving infrared control signals from a peripheral device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for communicating between a remote data network and a set-top box via a wireless communications device with a cellular digital packet data (CDPD) modem, comprising:
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triggering the wireless communications device to enter CDPD mode;
sending a command instructing the wireless communications device to connect to the remote data network in point-to-point protocol (PPP) mode;
upon connection to the remote data network, receiving a data stream from the remote data network including a PPP data packet;
filtering the data stream to suppress the PPP data packet; and
after suppressing the PPP data packet, transmitting the data stream to the set-top box. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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