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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.

Date of Patent:
Aug. 07, 2018

Filed:

Nov. 09, 2015
Applicant:

Time Warner Cable Enterprises Llc, New York, NY (US);

Inventors:

Jeffrey P. Markley, Golden, CO (US);

Louis D. Williamson, Denver, CO (US);

John B. Carlucci, Boulder, CO (US);

Assignee:

TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLC, St. Louis, MO (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H04N 7/173 (2011.01); H04N 21/4367 (2011.01); H04L 12/28 (2006.01); H04N 21/254 (2011.01); H04N 21/436 (2011.01); H04N 21/4363 (2011.01); H04N 21/61 (2011.01); H04L 12/24 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H04N 21/4367 (2013.01); H04L 12/2803 (2013.01); H04L 12/2834 (2013.01); H04L 12/2861 (2013.01); H04L 12/2872 (2013.01); H04N 21/2541 (2013.01); H04N 21/43615 (2013.01); H04N 21/43632 (2013.01); H04N 21/43637 (2013.01); H04N 21/6125 (2013.01); H04L 41/0893 (2013.01); H04L 2012/2841 (2013.01); H04L 2012/2849 (2013.01);
Abstract

Methods and apparatus for centralized content, media and data delivery and access within a premises such as, e.g., a residence. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a remotely manageable premises device that acts as a centralized client networking platform, providing gateway services such as network management as well as traditional content and high-speed data delivery functions. The device also acts as the shared internet connection for all devices in the premises via a cable modem, sharing personal and DVR content such as video, music and photos (and any associated metadata) throughout the premises, and providing both a wired and wireless network in the home. Telephony services utilizing e.g., embedded multimedia terminal adapter (eMTA) and/or Wi-Fi architectures may also be provided via the device. The device can also provide a trusted domain for content or data, as well as allowing a subscriber total mobility in the home.


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