Method and system for a true-video-on-demand service in a catv network

摘要

A method and system to be utilized for the provision of a True Video-on-Demand service to paying subscribers of a communication network. The typical T-VoD-specific objectives are accomplished by the optimization of the content distribution efficiency, by the enhancement of the content request options, by the improvement of the content access capabilities, and by the substantially improved handling of content information units. The system and method provides a wide selection of video titles stored on a high-speed high-capacity video object depository within the network. A plurality of video object accessible and transmittable at substantially improved transmission rates are stored temporarily on subscriber equipment devices and enable controllable and dynamic display and interaction including full VCR-like capabilities.