Multiroom point of deployment module
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1. A network system, comprising:
- a primary set-top terminal (STT) for receiving downstream signals encrypted with a first encryption scheme from a communications network and for selectively storing presentations included in the downstream signals with a second encryption scheme, the primary STT comprising;
a tuner system for filtering tuned signals;
a decryptor for decrypting the first encryption scheme associated with the filtered tuned signals;
when the filtered tuned signals are selected to be stored, an encryptor for encrypting the selected tuned signals with the second encryption scheme; and
a modulator for modulating the selected tuned signals having the second encryption scheme to a predetermined frequency and for providing modulated signals within the network system;
a point of deployment (POD) module inserted into a cable-ready television, the cableready television coupled to the primary STT, the POD module for receiving the downstream signals in the first encryption scheme, and for requesting and receiving a tuned modulated signal in the second encryption scheme from the primary STT via the cable-ready television; and
a splitter/isolation module (SIM) for receiving the downstream signals and for providing the downstream signals to both the primary STT and the POD module, and for receiving upstream signals from the primary STT and the POD module and providing the upstream signals to the communications network.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for providing downstream signals to a plurality of receiver networks. A receiver network (i.e., a networked multimedia system) includes a splitter/isolation module (SIM), a primary set-top terminal (STT), and at least one point of deployment module. The point of deployment module communicates with the primary STT via the SIM over coaxial cable. Accordingly, the point of deployment module and connected television utilize some or all of the features including hardware and software that are included in the primary STT via the networked multimedia system.
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18 Claims
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1. A network system, comprising:
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a primary set-top terminal (STT) for receiving downstream signals encrypted with a first encryption scheme from a communications network and for selectively storing presentations included in the downstream signals with a second encryption scheme, the primary STT comprising; a tuner system for filtering tuned signals; a decryptor for decrypting the first encryption scheme associated with the filtered tuned signals; when the filtered tuned signals are selected to be stored, an encryptor for encrypting the selected tuned signals with the second encryption scheme; and a modulator for modulating the selected tuned signals having the second encryption scheme to a predetermined frequency and for providing modulated signals within the network system; a point of deployment (POD) module inserted into a cable-ready television, the cableready television coupled to the primary STT, the POD module for receiving the downstream signals in the first encryption scheme, and for requesting and receiving a tuned modulated signal in the second encryption scheme from the primary STT via the cable-ready television; and a splitter/isolation module (SIM) for receiving the downstream signals and for providing the downstream signals to both the primary STT and the POD module, and for receiving upstream signals from the primary STT and the POD module and providing the upstream signals to the communications network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A network system for transmitting downstream presentations from a communications system and for transmitting upstream control signals received from devices with the network system, the network system comprising:
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a primary set-top terminal (STT) for receiving downstream presentations in a first encryption scheme and for storing selected presentations in a second encryption scheme, and for modulating a selected presentation having the second presentation scheme at a predetermined frequency and for providing the modulated presentation within the network system; a point of deployment (POD) module coupled to a television, the POD module comprising; a first decryptor for decrypting downstream presentations in the first encryption scheme; and a second decryptor for decrypting the modulated presentation in the second encryption scheme received from the primary STT, wherein a user initiates a reverse command signal, the reverse command signal processed by the television and provided to the POD module for transmitting to the primary STT; and a splitter/isolation module (SIM) for receiving the downstream presentations and for providing the downstream presentations to both the primary STT and the POD module, and for receiving upstream control signals from both the primary STT and the POD module and providing the upstream control signals to the service provider. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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