METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A REMOTE DATA NETWORK AND A SET-TOP BOX

摘要

Disclosed are methods and systems for connecting a set-top box STB (102) to the Internet over existing and future wireless networks, combining television with wireless Internet access. A conventional television (100) is used in combination with a STB (102) that has a wireless or wired keyboard (122), a power supply (118), and audio/visual connections (104) for connecting the STB to the television (100). In an embodiment, a wireless telephone (34) is placed in a docking station on top of the STB (102), providing the user with both data (when docked) and voice capabilities (when being used simply for telephone calls). CDMA, CDPD, or other wireless technologies may used for connection to the Internet.