System and method for providing a callback proxy for a set top box with support of ism-band wide area network access
AssigneeThe DIRECTV Group, Inc.
InventorGraciano Patino
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Abstract
A dongle is configured to connect to a set top box. The dongle includes a memory for storing data, such as callback data files, and a wireless communication module for forwarding the stored data to an access point, for delivery to a television service provider head end. The dongle can also receive information to be provided to the set top box. Authentication and authorization of the dongle ensure only authenticated and authorized devices can access the system. A communication technology is used that allows for a large coverage area and simultaneous communication with many set top boxes.
Claims22
A dongle to be connected to a set top box to provide a callback proxy, comprising:
- a data I/O port comprising a connection to the set top box;
- a memory to store at least a portion of a data file transmitted from the set top box through the connection, wherein the dongle is configured to receive the at least a portion of the data file using a direct memory access protocol, wherein the dongle is configured to allow the set top box to use legacy functionality;
- a processor coupled to the memory;
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- a wireless communication module under control of the processor to wirelessly transmit the data file from the dongle to an access point.
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A method for wirelessly transmitting a data file from a set top box to an access point using a dongle, comprising:
- receiving the data file to be transmitted from the set top box through a data I/O port that comprises a connection to the set top box, wherein the dongle is configured to receive at least a portion of the data file using a direct memory access protocol;
- configuring the dongle to allow the set top box to use legacy functionality;
- storing the received at least a portion of the data file in a memory;
- wirelessly transmitting the data file from the dongle to the access point under the control of a processor.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.