Abstract: A method and system of allocating data for subsequent retrieval. The method and system optionally including allocating data to a plurality of devices for storage, associating the data with the device providing the storage thereof, and providing retrieval information to facilitate retrieval of the data as function of the devices associated with the storage thereof. The method and system may further include features for controlling information associated with the allocated and/or features for associated one or more pieces of metadata to control access to allocated data once retrieved.

Abstract: The targeted messaging system provides a mechanism to both identify a business provider of content and uniquely identify the content that is being provided to the consumer on their consumer device. The present targeted messaging system also provides an interactive link for a user interface that implements a common way for the consumer to communicate with the business provider of the content or its designated proxy across a variety of cable operator systems and content providers. The operation is common across different created applications which are created to implement similar functions.