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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 23, 2016
Filed:
Feb. 23, 2012
Howard Pfeffer, Reston, VA (US);
Noah Paci, Westminster, CO (US);
Tushar Nakhre, Herndon, VA (US);
Andrew Danforth, Chantilly, VA (US);
Howard Pfeffer, Reston, VA (US);
Noah Paci, Westminster, CO (US);
Tushar Nakhre, Herndon, VA (US);
Andrew Danforth, Chantilly, VA (US);
Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC, New York, NY (US);
Abstract
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.