Abstract: Disclosed is a method including receiving program event information indicating whether a media asset is to be presented with supplemental content, receiving, from a client, a request for a media-segment file corresponding to the media asset for consumption at the client, determining whether the program event information indicates that the media asset is to be presented with the supplemental content, and restricting trick-play operations in response to the program event information indicating that the media asset is to be presented with the supplemental content and restriction criteria are met.

Abstract: The port for a removable module of a set-top box in a cable television system incorporates guide members of a thermally conductive material to provide a new primary heat dissipation path to manage thermal energy generated by operation of the module. The guide members may also be used to guide the module into proper connection with a module connector which electrically connects the circuit on the module with the circuitry of the set-top box. The guide members may be attached to the chassis of the set-top box or integrally formed in the chassis. Thus, heat from the module is provide directly to the chassis of the set-top box from which it is released by convention into the ambient environment.

Abstract: A guide member for accommodating a removable module is formed from a thermally conductive material having at least one thermally conductive element to provide a new primary heat dissipation path to manage thermal energy generated by operation of the module. The guide member may also be used to guide the module into proper connection with a module connector which electrically connects the circuit on the module with other circuitry. A plurality of thermally conductive elements, such as spring fingers, ribs and fins, provide additional thermal heat dissipation paths and enhance the rigidity of the guide members.

Abstract: The port for a removable module of a set-top box in a cable television system incorporates guide members of a thermally conductive material to provide a new primary heat dissipation path to manage thermal energy generated by operation of the module. The guide members may also be used to guide the module into proper connection with a module connector which electrically connects the circuit on the module with the circuitry of the set-top box. The guide members may be attached to the chassis of the set-top box or integrally formed in the chassis. Thus, heat from the module is provide directly to the chassis of the set-top box from which it is released by convention into the ambient environment.