STRUCTURED PREMISE NETWORKING SYSTEM
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1. A media gateway to distribute network services and content to a residence, the media gateway comprising:
- a services switch located at the residence to receive a plurality of network services from one or more network service providers, and to distribute the plurality of network services to a plurality of data outlets located at the residence, the services switch comprising;
one or more processors;
a network interface to receive instructions;
a system database to store the received instructions; and
a system manager executable by the processor to (i) selectively distribute the plurality of network services to the plurality of data outlets based on the received instructions, and (ii) selectively apportion available bandwidth to each of the plurality of data outlets based on the received instructions.
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Abstract
A data network to manage the distribution of network services and content throughout a home or residence is described. Generally, the data network includes a media gateway to receive, manage, and distribute services and content throughout the residence. The media gateway may include a structured wiring panel, a services switch to manage the network, and a communications module to provide an interface between the services switch and the residence.
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1. A media gateway to distribute network services and content to a residence, the media gateway comprising:
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a services switch located at the residence to receive a plurality of network services from one or more network service providers, and to distribute the plurality of network services to a plurality of data outlets located at the residence, the services switch comprising; one or more processors; a network interface to receive instructions; a system database to store the received instructions; and a system manager executable by the processor to (i) selectively distribute the plurality of network services to the plurality of data outlets based on the received instructions, and (ii) selectively apportion available bandwidth to each of the plurality of data outlets based on the received instructions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of managing bandwidth in a residential data network, the method comprising:
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receiving a plurality of network services at a media gateway located at a residence, the plurality of network services being received from one or more network service providers, wherein the media gateway is configured to distribute the plurality of network services to a plurality of data outlets located at the residence; receiving rules associated with the media gateway, the rules specifying which of the plurality of network services to distribute to each of the plurality of data outlets; and distributing network services and content to each of the plurality of data outlets, based on the received rules. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of supplying backup electrical power to devices in a residential data network, the method comprising:
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receiving a plurality of network services at a media gateway located at a residence, the plurality of network services being received from one or more network service providers, wherein the media gateway is configured to distribute the plurality of network services to a plurality of data outlets located at the residence; receiving rules associated with the media gateway, the rules specifying which of the plurality of data outlets to supply backup electrical power to in the event of a main power failure; selecting one or more of the plurality of the data outlets to supply backup electrical power to in the event of a main power failure, based on the rules; assigning a priority for receiving backup electrical power to each of the selected data outlets, based on the rules; and supplying backup electrical power to one or more of the selected data outlets, based on the priority determined for the data outlet, and based on the rules. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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