Altice USA. has been granted a patent for a method that enables subscriber devices to download operating data from a headend server. The process involves receiving and analyzing in-band messaging to identify channels for data download, ensuring efficient communication within the system. GlobalData’s report on Altice USA gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Method for downloading operating data via multiple channels
The patent US12075113B1 outlines a method and system for efficiently downloading data from a headend server within a communication system. The process begins with multiple subscriber devices receiving an in-band messaging bus service (IMB) message transmitted on a designated frequency. This IMB message contains a filter message and several locator messages. Each subscriber device analyzes the IMB message to extract the filter message and subsequently identifies a specific frequency for data download based on the locator messages. The method allows for different subscriber devices, potentially from various manufacturers, to tune into the identified frequency to retrieve the necessary data, which may include entitlements and licenses for content decryption.
Additionally, the patent describes the capability of subscriber devices to sequentially scan multiple frequencies to locate the IMB message. The system is designed to accommodate requests for new services from subscribers, ensuring that the targeted devices receive the appropriate data. The subscriber devices are also configured to periodically tune into the designated frequency to download updated entitlements and licenses, thereby maintaining access to the content. This innovative approach enhances the efficiency of data transmission in communication systems, allowing for seamless service delivery to diverse subscriber devices.
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