A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ALLOCATING RECEIVING RESOURCES IN A GATEWAY SERVER

摘要

The disclosed embodiments relate to a method and apparatus for allocating resources in an efficient manner in a gateway service device. The apparatus includes of a gateway server or head end unit (14a, b) connected to a plurality of end user terminals (22a-22n). The gateway server (14a, b) contains a controller (70) for managing the allocation of receiving resources used for providing services to the end user terminals (22a-22n). The method includes receiving a service request (304), comparing the request to services already in use (308) and, if a match is found, providing an updated data stream (314) containing new information regarding the service to the end user terminals (22a-22n).