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ASYMMETRIC CONTENT DELIVERY OF MEDIA CONTENT

  • US 20140282767A1
  • Filed: 12/20/2013
  • Published: 09/18/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method executable by a remote media player device that communicates on a network and that is operable by a user, the method comprising:

  • receiving a selection of a media program available from a content source on the network that is to be played back for the user, wherein the selected media program is represented by a media stream that is viewable using the remote media player device;

    establishing a first connection over the network between the remote media player device and a home device that is associated with the user, wherein the home device is separate from the content source;

    establishing a second connection over the network between the remote media player device and the content source, wherein the second connection is separate from the first connection;

    receiving a first portion of the media stream via the first connection with the home device;

    simultaneously receiving a second portion of the media stream via the second connection with the content source; and

    reassembling the first and second portions of the media stream by the remote media player device for playback of the media stream to the user.

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