Apparatus and methods for implementation of network software interfaces
CA 2508747 C · Owner: Helms, William · Inventors: Helms, William; Ladd, Patrick; Sarosi, George W.
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Apparatus and methods for improved software programming interface functionality in a network. In one exemplary embodiment the network comprises an HFC cable network with CPE in which network-specific programming interfaces (e.g. APIs) may be downloaded to the CPE registered, authenticated, stored and executed in a software protocol stack implementing OpenCable Application Platform (OCAP) or Multimedia Home Platform (MHP) standards. The host device software comprises a "manager" module that registers APIs identified by the OCAP Monitor Application such that all applications launched thereafter on the device can use these communications APIs provided they have the appropriate permission(s). …
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- Filed May 31, 2005 and granted December 4, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 31, 2025.
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