Patent ID: 7869369
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A system comprising: a first cable modem configured to transfer data between a first subscriber device and a headend facility, the first cable modem intended to be used in a first residence; and a second cable modem configured to transfer data between a second subscriber device and the headend facility, the second cable modem intended to be used in the first residence; wherein the first cable modem is further configured to send first information to the second cable modem, the first information corresponding to at least one parameter associated with the first cable modem; wherein the second cable modem is further configured to compare the first information with second information, the second information corresponding to at least one parameter associated with the second cable modem, wherein the first and second information include an identification string associated with a specific residence, wherein the comparisons are made at times specified in a master schedule maintained by a localization server; and wherein the localization server sends a relevant portion of the master schedule to each of the first cable modem and the second cable modem.