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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTING CONTENT IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK

  • US 20170180801A1
  • Filed: 03/08/2017
  • Published: 06/22/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus, comprising:

  • a satellite receiver;

    a processor; and

    a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising;

    receiving content from the satellite receiver;

    encoding the content according to a satellite distribution protocol that facilitates satellite switching to generate satellite encoded content;

    formatting the satellite encoded content according to an internet protocol (IP) to generate IP formatted content; and

    submitting, by a waveguide system coupled to a transmission medium,electromagnetic waves that propagate along the transmission medium, wherein the electromagnetic waves are bound to an outer surface of the transmission medium, wherein the electromagnetic waves convey the IP formatted content, and wherein the electromagnetic waves are directed to a gateway of a plurality of gateways for distribution of at least a portion of the IP formatted content to a plurality of media devices over a distribution network.

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