Method and system for uploading content to a target device
First Claim
1. A server system for uploading content, said server system comprising:
- an input/output connection for sending and receiving requests and content;
a processor for processing a request sent by a set-top-box wherein said request identifies a content to be downloaded and identifies a target device to receive said content;
an identifier unit for identifying a subscriber associated with said set-top-box and further determining if said subscriber of said set-top-box is in good standing and if said identified target device has been previously registered; and
an uploader for transferring said content to said identified target device if said subscriber of said set-top-box is in good standing and if said identified target device has been previously registered.
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Abstract
A method for uploading content to a target device. Content and target device selection is initiated by a set-top-box. The content provider receives the selection and identifies the content and the target device. The content provider further determines whether the subscriber is in good standing and whether the selected target device is a valid device and registered with the content provider. If the subscriber is in good standing and the target device is registered, the content provider determines a proper encryption key and format for the target device or provides the selection to the target device and uploads the encrypted content to the target device. As a result, a television-centric experience is provided while eliminating the need to transfer the downloaded content from one electronic device to another. Moreover, the selection is initiated from a device other than the target device and downloaded to the target device.
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21 Claims
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1. A server system for uploading content, said server system comprising:
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an input/output connection for sending and receiving requests and content; a processor for processing a request sent by a set-top-box wherein said request identifies a content to be downloaded and identifies a target device to receive said content; an identifier unit for identifying a subscriber associated with said set-top-box and further determining if said subscriber of said set-top-box is in good standing and if said identified target device has been previously registered; and an uploader for transferring said content to said identified target device if said subscriber of said set-top-box is in good standing and if said identified target device has been previously registered. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for uploading content, said method comprising:
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receiving a user command originating from a set-top-box wherein said user command selects a content to be downloaded and identifies a user account; processing said user command to determine a target device to receive said content; and uploading said content to a receiving device separate from said set-top-box wherein said content is formatted for playing on said target device. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A server system comprising a processor coupled to a bus and a memory coupled to said bus wherein said memory comprises instructions for implementing a method of downloading content, said method comprising:
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receiving a command originating from a set-top-box wherein said command indicates a selected content for downloading and wherein said command indicates a user account; identifying a target device; formatting said selected content for playback on said target device to generate formatted selected content; and downloading said formatted selected content for storage into said target device that is separate from said set-top-box. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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