Patent ID: 8306944
Filing Date: 2012-11-06
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for providing content in a media server, the apparatus comprising: a processor comprising a really simple syndication (RSS)-converting unit which transmits to the media server a Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) request for UPnP content directory service (CDS) information of the content, receives from the media server the UPnP CDS information as at least one of UPnP channel components and UPnP item components, and converts the at least one of UPnP channel components and UPnP item components into RSS components using a database associating the UPnP channel components, the UPnP item components, and the RSS components; and a web service unit which receives from an RSS reader a request for RSS information of the content in the media server and transmits the RSS components to the RSS reader.