IPTV start speed enhancement

摘要

An Internet audio video device receives a command to power up from a standby mode. This causes the device to start a boot process, and while the boot process proceeds. The process determines a next content selection from a usage pattern database. The Internet audio video device is set to the retrieved settings. At completion of the boot process the audio video device is operational at the retrieved settings. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.

主权项

1. A method of operating an internet protocol (IP) audio video device, comprising:
receiving a command to power down the IP audio video device to a standby mode; responsive to receiving the power down command and prior to fully entering the standby mode:
determining a next anticipated time of power on operation of the internet audio video device from a usage pattern database and a next content selection corresponding to the next anticipated time of power on operation of the internet audio video device from the usage pattern database;retrieving settings for the IP audio video device from the usage pattern database corresponding to the next content selection and the next anticipated time of power on operation of the IP audio video device, wherein the retrieved settings include an indication of a source of the next content selection, wherein the indication of the source comprises an internet address for the next content selection;setting the IP audio video device for the retrieved settings; and fully entering the IP audio video device into standby mode applying the retrieved settings.