Abstract: A system and method for transcoding data. The system includes an adaptive transcoder that transcodes data to produce transcoded data having a first data rate, and transmits the transcoded data to a client device. The adaptive transcoder receives a quality signal. The adaptive transcoder transcodes the data at a second data rate in response to the adaptive transcoder determining that the quality signal indicates that the first data rate is deficient based on at least one of processing capabilities of the client device and network connection capabilities between the adaptive transcoder and the client device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically analyzing spectral power measurements to identify abnormalities. The systems and methods may receive measurements comprising RF power measured over a contiguous range of frequencies, where at least a first portion of the contiguous range is used to transmit signals and at least a second portion of the contiguous range is unused. Respective boundaries of the unused portions may be identified and infilled to provide modified measurements. The modified measurements may be automatically analyzed to identify the abnormalities.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses to manage network resources across a group of playback devices that share the same resources to control video quality across the group of playback devices are provided. A controller collects information about a plurality of playback devices wherein the playback devices share a network resource. The controller also collects information regarding the network resource. The controller allocates the network resource to deliver one or more requested video segments to one or more playback devices based on the information collected from the plurality of playback devices and the information collected regarding the network resource. By providing a controller that is aware of the available network resources and the specifications of the playback devices, the network resource can be managed in a way that improves the quality of experience for end users across all the playback devices while maximizing the efficiency of the network resources.

Abstract: In embodiments of a method, system, and device for deduplicating recordings of an audiovisual content, while a stream time is at least equal to a recording start time, and while the stream time has not yet reached a recording end time, a next chunk start time is determined and a new current chunk of the plurality of chunks is recorded, repeatedly until the next chunk start time has been reached. Chunks that each have identical chunk start times and identical chunk end times are deduplicated.

Abstract: A system and method for transcoding data. The system includes an adaptive transcoder that transcodes data to produce transcoded data having a first data rate, and transmits the transcoded data to a client device. The adaptive transcoder receives a quality signal. The adaptive transcoder transcodes the data at a second data rate in response to the adaptive transcoder determining that the quality signal indicates that the first data rate is deficient based on at least one of processing capabilities of the client device and network connection capabilities between the adaptive transcoder and the client device.

Abstract: In embodiments of a method, system, and device for deduplicating recordings of an audiovisual content, while a stream time is at least equal to a recording start time, and while the stream time has not yet reached a recording end time, a next chunk start time is determined and a new current chunk of the plurality of chunks is recorded, repeatedly until the next chunk start time has been reached. Chunks that each have identical chunk start times and identical chunk end times are deduplicated.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses can provide for adaptive streaming using non-local information. Non-local information identifying usage statistics associated with a network service group can be collected and used to derive session parameters associated with each of a plurality of sessions within the network service group. The non-local information can also be updated and the updated non-local information can be used to dynamically adjust the session parameters.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses can replace content within a manifest driven streaming video program. A generic manifest file can be retrieved, original content within the streaming program can be identified for replacement, and a user specific manifest file can be generated that includes references to replacement content instead of the original content identified for replacement.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media can provide for structuring of dynamic advertisement breaks in video manifest files. This can be facilitated by accessing information associated with a recognized advertisement break in a video stream and inserting information into a generic manifest file to create a customized manifest file in order to drive downstream server or equipment decisions.

Abstract: A network tap can include a home network filter that is operable to prevent signals at predetermined frequencies from passing from a customer premise onto a service feed servicing the customer premise. In embodiments, one or more MoCA filters can be embedded within a cable tap, each MoCA filter being placed between an interface to a customer premise and a service feed servicing the customer premise. A MoCA filter embedded within a cable tap can block MoCA signals from passing onto a service feed and can reflect MoCA signals back into a customer premise.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses facilitate the processing of requests for media content, which can originate from a request by a user or device to change a channel. The media content for a subset of channels can be locally cached and fetched for quick retrieval.