METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACCESSING MEDIA CONTENT VIA THE INTERNET
First Claim
1. A method for sharing data between a media device and a set-top box over a data network, the method comprising the steps of:
- entering an E.164 telephone number associated with the set-top box on the media device;
issuing an ENUM query on the E.164 telephone number to a DNS server;
receiving NAPTR records associated with the E.164 telephone number;
locating a NAPTR record associated with a set-top box Enumservice, selecting the corresponding URI, and using the DNS resolver to translate the domain name part of the selected URI to an IP address;
receiving an IP address associated with the set-top box from a DNS server; and
establishing a communications session between the media device and the set-top box using the IP address.
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Abstract
A media storage and access system and methodology including a set-top box which receives and processes a plurality of signal sources and makes programming available locally through connected devices or via a data network such as a LAN, WAN, or the Internet. The system also integrates a multimedia storage system that allows programming content to be digitally stored. The system utilizes an integrated digital storage system and operating software to allow users to view a broadcast program (e.g., television, radio, etc.) with the option of instantly reviewing previous segments within the program. In addition, the system allows the user to store selected media programming while the user is simultaneously watching or reviewing another program. The system also allows stored media assets to be accessed locally via a media device connected to the unit or remotely via the Internet.
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27 Claims
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1. A method for sharing data between a media device and a set-top box over a data network, the method comprising the steps of:
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entering an E.164 telephone number associated with the set-top box on the media device; issuing an ENUM query on the E.164 telephone number to a DNS server; receiving NAPTR records associated with the E.164 telephone number; locating a NAPTR record associated with a set-top box Enumservice, selecting the corresponding URI, and using the DNS resolver to translate the domain name part of the selected URI to an IP address; receiving an IP address associated with the set-top box from a DNS server; and establishing a communications session between the media device and the set-top box using the IP address. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer program product for sharing data between a media device and a set-top box over a data network, and including one or more computer readable instructions embedded on a tangible computer readable medium and configured to cause one or more computer processor to perform the steps of:
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entering an E.164 telephone number associated with the set-top box on the media device; issuing an ENUM query on the E.164 telephone number to a DNS server; receiving NAPTR records associated with the E.164 telephone number; locating a NAPTR record associated with a set-top box Enumservice, selecting the corresponding URI, and using the DNS resolver to translate the domain name part of the selected URI to an IP address; receiving an IP address associated with the set-top box from a DNS server; and establishing a communications session between the media device and the set-top box using the IP address. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system for sharing data between a media device and a set-top box over a data network, the system comprising:
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a media device configured for entering an E.164 telephone number associated with a set-top box; the media device configured for issuing an ENUM query on the E.164 telephone number to a DNS server; the media device configured for receiving NAPTR records associated with the E.164 telephone number; the media device configured for locating a NAPTR record associated with a set-top box Enumservice, selecting the corresponding URI, and using the DNS resolver to translate the domain name part of the selected URI to an IP address; the media device configured for receiving an IP address associated with the set-top box from a DNS server; and the media device configured for establishing a communications session between the media device and the set-top box using the IP address. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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