Patent ID: 7878907
Filing Date: 2011-02-01
Classification: A63F,H04L,H04N

Abstract:
1. Computer-readable media residing on a game console having a first set of computer-readable instructions that, when executed by a processor, implement a method comprising: loading a second set of computer-readable instructions from a computer storage media to reconfigure receiver-side aspects of the game console for receipt of high definition transmissions from a tuner over a home network connection between the tuner and the game console; calling a third set of computer-readable instructions residing on a remote device coupled to the game console over the home network connection, the third set of computer-readable instructions being configured to evaluate available bandwidth of the home network connection for transmitting the high definition transmissions; providing, by the third set of computer-readable instructions, information to improve a throughput of the home network connection to enable receipt of the high definition transmissions by the game console when the available bandwidth is deemed inadequate; and evaluating, by the third set of computer-readable instructions, the available bandwidth of the home network connection during reception of the high definition transmissions by the game console to perform an action to improve throughput when the available bandwidth becomes inadequate.