Method and apparatuses for using packet data to manage a data stream in a broadband communications system
CA 2545063 C · Owner: Arris Technology, Inc. · Inventors: Stone, Christopher J.; Poli, Christopher; Grzeczkowski, Richard Stephen
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A method (400) for managing a data stream (30) encoded according to a digital transmission protocol and configured for broadcasting to a consumer network device (14) within a broadband communications network (10). A message relating to the data stream is encapsulated (402) within a transport layer data packet (502). The packet has a destination port number field. A value associated with a predetermined parameter of the digital transmission protocol is created (404) within the field. Based on the value the packet is forwarded (406) to , the consumer network device according to a network layer protocol. When the forwarded message is received by the consumer network device the consumer …
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- Filed November 17, 2004 and granted April 22, 2014. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended November 17, 2024.
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