Methods and apparatus for centralized content and data delivery
First Claim
1. A system for media distribution over a network having at least first and second nodes, comprising:
- a first interface disposed at said first node;
an authentication server in communication with said first interface;
a gateway management server in communication with said first interface;
a protocol server in communication with said first interface;
a network interface in communication with said first interface and providing access to an internet; and
a substantially converged gateway apparatus disposed at said second node, said gateway apparatus comprising;
a second interface for communication with said first interface over said network;
a wireless interface adapted for wireless communication at least proximate said second node;
a coaxial cable interface adapted for communication of data over coaxial cabling disposed at said second node; and
a telephony interface in data communication with said second interface, said telephony interface being configured to transmit packetized voice data to said first interface via said second interface.
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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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1. A system for media distribution over a network having at least first and second nodes, comprising:
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a first interface disposed at said first node;
an authentication server in communication with said first interface;
a gateway management server in communication with said first interface;
a protocol server in communication with said first interface;
a network interface in communication with said first interface and providing access to an internet; and
a substantially converged gateway apparatus disposed at said second node, said gateway apparatus comprising;
a second interface for communication with said first interface over said network;
a wireless interface adapted for wireless communication at least proximate said second node;
a coaxial cable interface adapted for communication of data over coaxial cabling disposed at said second node; and
a telephony interface in data communication with said second interface, said telephony interface being configured to transmit packetized voice data to said first interface via said second interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. Premises content distribution apparatus for use with a plurality or media-capable devices, comprising:
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a first interface capable of at least receiving media content from a first network;
a mass storage device in data communication with said first interface and adapted to store at least a portion of said media content;
a coaxial cable interface configured to provide networking throughout at least a portion of said premises over coaxial cable present therein; and
a wireless access interface adapted to support at least one wireless network substantially within said premises;
wherein said media content is accessible to users on both said coaxial cable network and said at least one wireless network. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. Content distribution apparatus adapted to deliver media content to a plurality of media devices within a premises, comprising:
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network interface apparatus configured to interface said distribution apparatus with a network, said distribution apparatus receiving at least a portion of said media content over said interface; and
media server apparatus adapted to distribute said media content to a plurality of media devices within said premises. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A method of providing data services within a substantially localized premises, comprising:
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providing a substantially centralized gateway in data communication with a content-based network, said gateway comprising a mass storage device and a plurality of data interfaces;
disposing content on said mass storage device; and
selectively distributing said content via at least one of said plurality of interfaces to one or more media devices disposed within said premises. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32)
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33. A method of doing business over a content-based network, comprising:
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providing a plurality of substantially centralized gateways, each in data communication with a content-based network, said gateways each comprising at least one network interface and a plurality of interfaces configured to communicate with media devices within a respective premises where said gateway is installed; and
selectively configuring at least a portion of said plurality of gateways, including configuring at least one of said interfaces, based on subscriber preferences and capabilities within said premises. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A converged premises apparatus for processing and distributing digital information, comprising:
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a non-volatile storage device for storing software instructions;
a microprocessor in data communication with said storage device configured to execute commands in response to said software instructions and for processing data;
a wireless interface in data communication with said microprocessor capable of exchanging radio frequency with an external wireless apparatus;
a network interface in data communication with said microprocessor capable of exchanging data with one or more external devices according to a packetized network protocol; and
at least one radio frequency tuner configured to interface with an external radio frequency network, said radio frequency network being able to deliver media via one or more modulated radio frequency carriers;
wherein said non-volatile storage unit is configured to store media files accessible to one or more external devices located within said premises via one or more of said wireless or network interfaces. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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46. Consumer premises equipment (CPE) adapted to distribute content to one or more viewing locations within a premises, comprising:
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apparatus adapted to receive video content delivered from a content source;
a mass storage device in data communication with said apparatus and adapted to store said video content; and
at least one interface in data communication with a premises network with which said viewing locations are also in data communication;
wherein said video content can be securely delivered to any of said viewing locations that share a common security model via said premises network. - View Dependent Claims (47, 48, 49, 50, 51)
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