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Method and system for identifying and downloading appropriate software or formware specific to a particular model of set-top box in a cable television system

  • US 6,718,374 B1
  • Filed: 04/07/2000
  • Issued: 04/06/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/21/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of identifying a code object for download by a set-top terminal from a data transport stream broadcast to the set-top terminal over a cable television system where the object identified is appropriate to the architecture and capabilities of the set-top terminal, the method comprising matching a platform identifier stored in said set-top terminal with a second platform identifier in a download locator message that specifies where in said data transport stream a particular code object can be acquired, wherein said platform identifier stored in said set-top terminal is specific to said architecture and capabilities of said set-top terminal;

  • wherein said download locator message is added as part of an entitlement management message.

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