Network Management

摘要

A system and method are disclosed for managing networks. Devices in a neighborhood may communicate with a termination server (TS) at a local office. The devices may also communicate locally with one another using a second, localized network. As an alternative to obtaining network communication and initialization data from the TS, the devices may consult with devices on the local network to determine if such devices have the initialization data available for use. Through the local network, the devices may also share tuning resources with one another, so that neighboring devices may use each others' resources to render or record additional content when their own resources are otherwise unavailable.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
receiving, by a first device, a request to record an individual program; dividing responsibilities for recording the individual program between the first device and one or more assisting devices; recording, by the first device, a first portion of the individual program; and receiving by the first device, from a first assisting device of the one or more assisting devices, a second portion of the individual program.