Patent ID: 6904611
Filing Date: 2005-06-07
Classification: G06F,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method of controlling the downloading of code and data objects by a set-top terminal in a cable television system, the method comprising: transmitting a download control message to said set-top terminal, wherein said download control message specifies an object to be downloaded, a ROMable size of said object and a location of said object such that said set-top terminal is enabled to commence downloading said object upon receipt of said download control message; specifying, with said download control message, an operating environment of said set-top terminal in which said terminal is to respond to said download control message; and downloading said object in accordance with said download control message only if said set-top terminal is in said operating environment specified by said download control message; wherein said operating environment is determined by whether said set-top terminal is executing and controlled by a platform object or a system object.