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Apparatus and methods for content delivery and message exchange across multiple content delivery networks

  • US 9,357,247 B2
  • Filed: 07/12/2010
  • Issued: 05/31/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/24/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus of a managed content distribution network configured to enable distribution of protected content to a subscriber of said managed content distribution network via an unmanaged content distribution network, said apparatus comprising:

  • a first interface configured to communicate with a third party content source within said unmanaged network yet affiliated to said managed content distribution network, said affiliation being identified via utilization of a uniform description language; and

    a storage apparatus configured to store at least one computer program thereon, said at least one computer program comprising a plurality of instructions configured to, when executed by a processor, cause said apparatus of said managed content distribution network to;

    receive a request for said protected content from said third party content source, said request being rendered in said uniform description language and comprising at least network login information specific to said subscriber of said managed content distribution network;

    utilize at least portions of said network login information to access a subscriber database maintained by said managed content distribution network to determine whether said subscriber associated with said network login information is entitled to access said requested protected content; and

    issue a message in said uniform description language to said third party content source to authorize or deny delivery of said requested protected content to said subscriber;

    wherein when said delivery is authorized, said third party content source being further configured to deliver said content to said subscriber; and

    wherein when said delivery is denied, said third party content source being further configured to provide a message in said uniform description language to said subscriber that indicates said denial.

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