发明名称 |
APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTENT DISTRIBUTION TO PACKET-ENABLED DEVICES VIA A NETWORK BRIDGE |
摘要 |
Apparatus and methods for providing content to packet-enabled devices in a content distribution network. In one embodiment, a network architecture is disclosed which enables delivery of content to IP-enabled devices such as mobile smartphones and tablet computers using a traditional high-speed data connection. This capability allows the managed network operator to provide content services to an IP-enabled device associated with a non-data subscriber. In one variant, a cable modem is provided which is limited to only retrieve content for delivery to the devices, yet which performs no other functions/services (including provision of high-speed data services). Alternatively, a "media server" modem is utilized to enable delivery of content from the managed network to a client or user device which is also able to obtain high-speed data service from a non-managed or third party managed network via a third-party access point. Security and authentication mechanisms for the transmitted content are also disclosed. |
申请公布号 |
CA2806713(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2013.08.23 |
申请号 |
CA20132806713 |
申请日期 |
2013.02.20 |
申请人 |
TIME WARNER CABLE, INC. |
发明人 |
PFEFFER, HOWARD;PACI, NOAH;NAKHRE, TUSHAR;DANFORTH, ANDREW |
分类号 |
H04L12/16;H04L9/00;H04L12/18 |
主分类号 |
H04L12/16 |
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