METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PACKETIZED CONTENT DELIVERY OVER A CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for delivery of packetized content (e.g., video, audio, data, etc.) over a content delivery network. In one embodiment, the content is packetized using an Internet Protocol (IP), and delivered by a service provider over both managed and unmanaged networks to subscribers of the provider, so as to provide delivery at any time, at any location, and via any designated user device. The delivered content may originate from the service provider, third-party content sources (e.g., networks or studios), the subscriber(s) themselves, or other sources including the Internet. Use of a common control and service functions within the network afford the ability to integrate or blend services together, thereby affording the service provider and subscriber new service and economic opportunities. Content delivery sessions may also be migrated from one device to another. A network-based user interface infrastructure, and gateway-based client-side architecture, are also disclosed.
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44. Content delivery network apparatus, comprising:
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a first interface in data communication with a video content source and configured to obtain video content for distribution over said network; processing apparatus in data communication with the first interface; a second interface in data communication with the processing apparatus and configured to provide IP-encapsulated video, voice or data services to a first plurality of users having IP-enabled client devices via a plurality of sessions established over a managed content delivery network, said video service comprising delivery of said video content. - View Dependent Claims (45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61)
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62. A core entity apparatus for use in a managed content distribution network, comprising:
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a first interface coupled to at least one network apparatus, said at least one network apparatus configured to provide legacy broadcast services via a multiplexed transport stream and session based Internet Protocol (IP) services; a data base, said database contains a plurality of user information, each ones of said plurality of user information associated with a specific user; a processor; and computer readable apparatus comprising media adapted to contain a computer program, which is configured to, when executed; responsive to a registration request originated from a user, identifies said user; authenticates said user; and upon successful authentication, provides said associated ones of said user information to said network apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68)
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69. A method of providing Internet Protocol (IP) based services within a managed content distribution network, comprising:
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broadcasting at least a first service via a multiplexed transport stream; responsive to identifying a registered IP-enabled client device, establishing one or more IP sessions with said client device; delivering at least a second service via the one or more established IP sessions, said second service specific to said client device; and said established one or more IP sessions managing delivery of said second service to said client devices. - View Dependent Claims (70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77)
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