Method and apparatus for multimedia communications with different user terminals
AssigneeSellerBid, Inc.
InventorsTiehong Wang, Ning Wang, Ximing Wang, Tiejun Wang, William E. Halal
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Abstract
Multimedia communications with cross-layer optimization in multimedia communications with different user terminals. Various optimization for the delivery of multimedia content across different channels are provided concurrently to a plurality of user terminals.
Claims22
A method for conversion and sending of content to devices, the method comprising:
- receiving a multimedia content item originated from a source located outside a home location and destined for a destination device located within the home location;
- wherein the multimedia content item is received through a wireless communication network;
- converting the multimedia content item for reproduction according to a determined signal format of the destination device;
- and
- sending the converted multimedia content item to the destination device, wherein the sending comprises establishing a predetermined channel with the destination device, and transporting the multimedia content to the destination device via said predetermined channel in order for the destination device to display the multimedia content, and wherein the destination device is a television.
An apparatus for conversion and sending of content to devices that employ differing communication protocols, the apparatus comprising:
- means for receiving a multimedia content item originated from a source located outside a designated location and destined for a destination device located within the designated location;
- wherein the multimedia content item is received through a wireless communication network;
- means for converting the multimedia content item for reproduction according to a determined signal format of the destination device;
- and
- means for sending the converted multimedia content item to the destination device, wherein the sending comprises establishing a predetermined channel with the destination device, and transporting the multimedia content to the destination device via said predetermined channel in order for the destination device to display the multimedia content, and wherein the destination device is a television.
A method performed by a centralized HUB system located within a designated location, for converting and routing of content to devices that employ differing communication protocols, the method comprising:
- receiving, by the centralized HUB system, a multimedia content item originated from a source located outside the designated location and destined for a destination device;
- determining, by the centralized HUB system, a communications protocol, a signal format and an address for the destination device;
- converting, by the centralized HUB system, the multimedia content item for reproduction according to the determined signal format;
- and
- routing, by the centralized HUB system, the converted multimedia content item to the destination device using the determined address and communications protocol.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.