Patent ID: 9088909
Filing Date: 2015-07-21
Classification: H04N,H04W

Abstract:
1. A system for conveying content to a subscriber station, said system comprising: a radio access system for wirelessly communicating with said subscriber station; a remote network; a local content source for transmitting streaming media content to said radio access system via a local connection, wherein said local connection does not extend through said remote network; and a content controller in communication with said radio access system via said remote network, wherein said content controller is configured to (i) exchange messages with said subscriber station via said remote network and radio access system, wherein said messages include descriptions of requested streaming media content and transport parameters to be used for delivering said requested streaming media content, said transport parameters including an Internet Protocol (IP) address and port number that will receive said requested streaming media content and (ii) after exchanging said messages, send one or more control signals to said radio access system, wherein said one or more control signals instruct said radio access system to convey said requested streaming media content from said local content source to said subscriber station, and wherein said one or more control signals identify said IP address and port number for receiving said requested streaming media content.