Patent ID: 8200245
Filing Date: 2012-06-12
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for controlling content distribution in a broadcast-enabled network environment, the method comprising the steps of: initiating a first broadcast transmission of a location information query message into a group service area predefined for a content distribution service; receiving location information response messages, each location information response message comprising location information indicative of a location of a user equipment having received the location information query message; determining a content transmission area on the basis of the received location information response messages; predicting the locations of items of user equipment during a second broadcast transmission, the content transmission area determined to comprise a geographical area of the network in which at least a predetermined quantity of the items of user equipment will be located during the second broadcast transmission according to the prediction; and preparing for content distribution via at least one of the second broadcast transmission into the content transmission area and unicast retrieval.