WO2007100850A3 - Methods and apparatus for selecting digital technology for programming and data delivery - Google Patents

Methods and apparatus for selecting digital technology for programming and data delivery Download PDF

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WO2007100850A3
WO2007100850A3 PCT/US2007/005155 US2007005155W WO2007100850A3 WO 2007100850 A3 WO2007100850 A3 WO 2007100850A3 US 2007005155 W US2007005155 W US 2007005155W WO 2007100850 A3 WO2007100850 A3 WO 2007100850A3
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Charles A Hasek
Jeffrey P Markley
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Time Warner Cable Inc
Charles A Hasek
Jeffrey P Markley
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Application filed by Time Warner Cable Inc, Charles A Hasek, Jeffrey P Markley filed Critical Time Warner Cable Inc
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Abstract

Methods and apparatus for selecting digital technology for programming and data • delivery over, e.g., a content-based network. In one embodiment, the network comprises an HFC cable or satellite network that includes a server process interfacing with a plurality of customer premises equipment (CPE), and/or associated client devices, each having different capabilities profiles. The server determines the one or more capabilities possessed by the CPE, and evaluates one or more program or content choices for possible delivery to that CPE based on its profile. The server generates a list of programs or content based on this evaluation, and transmits this list to the CPE, which displays the list for viewing by a user. The user is therefore offered a list of available content that is compatible with their specific configuration. A business and operational rules engine is also optionally employed to control the operation of the foregoing processes to accomplish particular business or operational goals.
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US11/363,578 US8170065B2 (en) 2006-02-27 2006-02-27 Methods and apparatus for selecting digital access technology for programming and data delivery
US11/363,577 2006-02-27
US11/364,147 US8718100B2 (en) 2006-02-27 2006-02-27 Methods and apparatus for selecting digital interface technology for programming and data delivery
US11/363,577 US7916755B2 (en) 2006-02-27 2006-02-27 Methods and apparatus for selecting digital coding/decoding technology for programming and data delivery
US11/363,578 2006-02-27
US11/364,147 2006-02-27

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