Abstract: A method for caching content data packages in caching nodes 2 of a network 1 comprising a plurality of nodes 2,8 and a plurality of data lines 5 that extend between adjacent of said nodes 2,8, wherein content data traffic is to be routed on traffic connections between a content data library server 7 and user nodes 8 is proposed.

Abstract: A method is provided of storing a media asset in a streaming node of a media-on-demand network. The network comprises a library node connected to a plurality of streaming nodes. The method comprises determining a popularity estimate for the asset at each of a plurality of the streaming node. The popularity estimates are aggregated to provide an aggregate popularity estimate for the asset over multiple streaming nodes. A determination is made whether the aggregate popularity estimate exceeds a predetermined threshold. Upon the threshold being exceeded, the asset is stored in one of the streaming nodes for use in addressing a request for the asset.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for distributing non real-time media in a non real-time media distribution system. The non real-time media distribution system comprises a non-real time media server and a non-real time media client where the non-real time media server and the media client is coupled over a communications network. This method comprises the steps of distributing the non-real time media to the non real-time media client, over the communications network coupling the media server to the media client. The method further comprises the step of sending a real-time control message from a second control protocol agent at the non-real time media client to a first control protocol agent at the media server for controlling the distributing of non real-time media. The step of distributing the non real-time media from the non real time server to the media client is based on the real-time distribution control message.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an IPTV System for provisioning IPTV services to a subscriber of said IPTV system. The IPTV-system comprises an application server for provisioning IPTV services to the subscriber via a first client device that is associated to the subscriber and the first client device. The application Server is coupled to the first client device over a communications network. The IPTV system further comprises a location determination part that is adapted to determine an actual location of the subscriber and a service provisioning determination part that is adapted to determine alternative means for provisioning the IPTV services to the subscriber based on the location of the subscriber.

Abstract: A method for initiating or recovering a media-on-demand session in a distributed media-on-demand network consisting of N streaming nodes (203 . . . 204), the method having: a. a first step wherein a client device (201) sends a setup request (251; 256) to a highly available redirector device (221) to request initiation or recovery of said session; b. a second step wherein the redirector device (221) selects a streaming node (203; 204) for the session; and c. a third step wherein the redirector device (221) instructs the client device (201) to use the selected media streaming node (203; 204) for that session. A further distinctive feature is that the client device (201) requests media delivery from the selected media-streaming node either from the beginning (for initiation) or from the last position (for recovery).

Abstract: In requesting delivery of an on-demand media asset from a media server (102)—like a request to stream a movie from a video-on-demand server—the client (101) submits to the media server (102) a token that is in advance associated with the requested media asset. The media server (102) then verifies the token against token related metadata credentials—e.g. maximum number of deliveries, expiry date, etc.—before granting the request and executing the requested operation, for example delivery of the media asset to the client (101).

Abstract: In a system (1) with storing means (2) for storing schedules (200, 210, 220, 230) and comprising nodes (3-6) for executing the schedules (200, 210, 220, 230), first and second nodes (3, 4) each comprise checking means (302, 402) for checking the storing means (2) in dependence of a node's load and collecting means (303, 403) for collecting schedules on the node's own initiative. This all is done without the nodes (3, 4) being monitored by a monitoring process of a system supervisor. At least one so-called single point of failure in the form of a monitoring process has been removed. Marking means (304, 404) mark the schedules in the storing means (2). The nodes (3, 4) comprise event driven scheduler (300, 400) for controlling the means (302-304, 402-404).

Abstract: In a system (1) with storing means (2) for storing schedules (200, 210, 220, 230) and comprising nodes (3-6) for executing the schedules (200, 210, 220, 230), first and second nodes (3, 4) are primary and secondary nodes and comprise checking means (302, 402) for checking the storing means (2) and collecting means (303, 403) for collecting schedules on the node's own initiative. This all is done without the nodes (3, 4) being monitored by a monitoring process of a system supervisor. The different kinds of nodes create a node hierarchy. At least one so-called single point of failure in the form of a monitoring process has been removed. Marking means (304, 404) mark the schedules in the storing means (2). The nodes (3, 4) comprise event driven scheduler (300, 400) for controlling the means (302-304, 402-404).