公开(公告)号：US08971341B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US13618238

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill ,  Leon E. Nicholls ,  Jude P. Ramayya ,  Ramprakash Masina ,  Alvin R. McQuarters ,  Atousa Raissyan ,  Robert A. Clavenna

Inventor： Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill ,  Leon E. Nicholls ,  Jude P. Ramayya ,  Ramprakash Masina ,  Alvin R. McQuarters ,  Atousa Raissyan ,  Robert A. Clavenna

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/54 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L12/24 ,  G06Q30/04

CPC classification number: H04L12/2807 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G06F17/30749 ,  G06F17/30775 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G08B13/19656 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2812 ,  H04L12/2814 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L29/12132 ,  H04L29/12169 ,  H04L41/0803 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L47/80 ,  H04L49/25 ,  H04L61/1552 ,  H04L61/1576 ,  H04L63/02 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04L63/20 ,  H04L65/102 ,  H04L67/104 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04L67/141 ,  H04L67/16 ,  H04L67/20 ,  H04L67/42 ,  H04L69/325 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W12/00 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  Y10S370/911

Abstract: An application gateway including application service programming logically positioned on a user premises side of a network demarcation forming an edge of the wide area network at a user premises can provide managed services to a user and one or more endpoint devices associated with the application gateway. The application gateway can be controlled remotely by the application service provider through a service management center and configured to execute an application service provided from the application service provider. The application gateway executes the application service at the user premises independent of application services executing on the application service provider's network. An application service logic manager can communicate with an application service enforcement manager to verify that the request conforms with policy and usage rules associated with the application service in order to authorize execution of the application service on the application gateway, either directly or through endpoint devices.

Abstract translation: 包括逻辑地定位在形成用户驻地的广域网的边缘的网络分界的用户场所侧的应用服务编程的应用网关可以向用户和与应用网关相关联的一个或多个端点设备提供被管理服务。 应用网关可以由应用服务提供商通过服务管理中心远程控制，并被配置为执行从应用服务提供商提供的应用服务。 应用网关在用户场所执行应用服务，独立于在应用服务提供商的网络上执行的应用服务。 应用服务逻辑管理器可以与应用服务执行管理器进行通信，以验证该请求是否符合与应用服务相关联的策略和使用规则，以便直接地或通过端点设备授权在应用网关上执行应用服务。

公开(公告)号：US08027335B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-27

申请号：US11115707

申请日：2005-04-27

Applicant: Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill

Inventor： Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill

IPC: H04L12/66 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/56 ,  H04J3/16 ,  H04J3/22 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L65/1069 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L51/04 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L65/1033 ,  H04M7/0045

Abstract: A method of establishing a voice communication session with a multimedia access device employable in a multimedia communication system. In one embodiment, the method includes initiating a session request from a first endpoint communication device employing an instant messaging client and coupled to a packet based communication network. The method also includes processing the session request including emulating the instant messaging client for a second endpoint communication device coupled to said packet based communication network. The second endpoint communication device is a non-instant messaging based communication device. The method still further includes establishing a voice communication session between the first and second endpoint communication devices in response to the session request.

Abstract translation: 一种与可在多媒体通信系统中使用的多媒体接入装置建立语音通信会话的方法。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括从采用即时消息接发客户端并耦合到基于分组的通信网络的第一端点通信设备发起会话请求。 该方法还包括处理会话请求，包括仿真耦合到基于分组的通信网络的第二端点通信设备的即时消息接发客户端。 第二端点通信设备是基于非即时消息的通信设备。 该方法还包括响应于会话请求在第一和第二端点通信设备之间建立语音通信会话。

公开(公告)号：US20090168787A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-02

申请号：US11966844

申请日：2007-12-28

Applicant: Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill ,  Leon E. Nicholls ,  Jude P. Ramayya ,  Ramprakash Masina ,  Atousa Raissyan ,  Wu Guan

Inventor： Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill ,  Leon E. Nicholls ,  Jude P. Ramayya ,  Ramprakash Masina ,  Atousa Raissyan ,  Wu Guan

IPC: H04L12/66

CPC classification number: H04L12/66

Abstract: A gateway device at a user premises edge of a wide area network implements a method for rapidly routing a media session. for an application layer service. The gateway device receivers a request from a first endpoint device to create the media session with a second device. The request includes an application layer identifier for the second device. The method involves accessing a routing table within the gateway device using the application layer identifier and obtaining, from the internal routing table a network layer address for communication with the second device. The gateway device then creates a route for the media session for the application layer service via bi-directional network layer communications through at least one of its interfaces using the network layer address.

Abstract translation: 在广域网的用户驻地边缘处的网关设备实现用于快速路由媒体会话的方法。 用于应用层服务。 网关设备接收来自第一端点设备的与第二设备建立媒体会话的请求。 请求包括用于第二设备的应用层标识符。 该方法涉及使用应用层标识符访问网关设备内的路由表，并从内部路由表获得用于与第二设备进行通信的网络层地址。 然后，网关设备通过使用网络层地址的至少一个接口通过双向网络层通信为应用层服务创建用于媒体会话的路由。

公开(公告)号：US20090070229A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：US11898186

申请日：2007-09-10

Applicant: Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill ,  Leon E. Nicholls ,  Jude P. Ramayya ,  Ramprakash Masina ,  Alvin R. McQuarters ,  Atousa Raissyan

Inventor： Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill ,  Leon E. Nicholls ,  Jude P. Ramayya ,  Ramprakash Masina ,  Alvin R. McQuarters ,  Atousa Raissyan

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F17/40

CPC classification number: H04L67/306 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0603 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  H04L67/28

Abstract: A product ordering device provided at a digital home system at a user premises is disclosed. The digital home system comprises a user terminal and a gateway device within the premises. Occupants at the premises enjoy the product ordering service on an interactive user interface displayed via the user terminal. The gateway device is coupled for communication with the user terminal via a local area network, and for communication with a wide area network outside the premises; and the gateway device is configured for obtaining product data via the wide area network and providing the product data to the terminal for display on the display device. Upon placement of a product order by a user input through the terminal, the gateway device sends an order message outside of the integrated multimedia service system to request a corresponding vendor for the ordered product to deliver the ordered product at the premises. The product ordering service and the product data are provided and updated by a management server located outside of the premises.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在用户场所的数字家庭系统中提供的产品订购装置。 数字家庭系统包括房屋内的用户终端和网关设备。 在场所的乘客通过用户终端显示的交互式用户界面享受产品订购服务。 网关设备被耦合用于经由局域网与用户终端通信，并且用于与房屋外部的广域网通信; 并且所述网关装置经配置以经由所述广域网获取产品数据，并将所述产品数据提供给所述终端以在所述显示装置上显示。 在通过终端通过用户输入放置产品订单时，网关设备在集成多媒体服务系统之外发送订购消息，以请求相关供应商订购的产品以在处所处交付订购产品。 产品订购服务和产品数据由位于场所外的管理服务器提供和更新。

公开(公告)号：US20090037382A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-05

申请号：US12167919

申请日：2008-07-03

Applicant: Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill ,  Ramprakash Masina ,  Jude P. Ramayya ,  Alvin R. McQuarters ,  Atousa Raissyan ,  Leon E. Nicholls ,  Marshall T. Rose ,  Robert Clavenna

Inventor： Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill ,  Ramprakash Masina ,  Jude P. Ramayya ,  Alvin R. McQuarters ,  Atousa Raissyan ,  Leon E. Nicholls ,  Marshall T. Rose ,  Robert Clavenna

IPC: G06F7/06 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: H04L12/2807 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G06F17/30749 ,  G06F17/30775 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G08B13/19656 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2812 ,  H04L12/2814 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L29/12132 ,  H04L29/12169 ,  H04L41/0803 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L47/80 ,  H04L49/25 ,  H04L61/1552 ,  H04L61/1576 ,  H04L63/02 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04L63/20 ,  H04L65/102 ,  H04L67/104 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04L67/141 ,  H04L67/16 ,  H04L67/20 ,  H04L67/42 ,  H04L69/325 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W12/00 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  Y10S370/911

Abstract: A system for decreasing the perceived end user latency while interacting with a database. The system comprises the database storing metadata associated with one or more of media, files, data, devices and services, a user interface operable to receive a user generated query selected from a plurality of user generated query options, the plurality of user generated query options representing at least one of a user selectable object displayed by the user interface, and a processor having a predictive module operable to generate at least one background query of the database prior to the user interface receiving the user generated query, the at least one background query correlating to at least one of the user generated query options. The predictive module compares the user generated query to the at least one background query prior to sending the user generated query to the database such that if the user generated query corresponds to the at least one background query the user interface displays a result to the at least one background query.

Abstract translation: 用于在与数据库交互的同时减少感知的最终用户延迟的系统。 该系统包括存储与媒体，文件，数据，设备和服务中的一个或多个相关联的元数据的数据库，用于接收从多个用户生成的查询选项中选择的用户生成的查询的用户界面，所述多个用户生成的查询选项 代表由用户界面显示的用户可选择对象中的至少一个，以及具有预测模块的处理器，所述预测模块可操作以在所述用户界面接收所述用户生成的查询之前生成所述数据库的至少一个后台查询，所述至少一个后台查询 与至少一个用户生成的查询选项相关联。 在将用户生成的查询发送到数据库之前，预测模块将用户生成的查询与至少一个后台查询进行比较，使得如果用户生成的查询对应于至少一个后台查询，则用户界面至少显示结果 一个背景查询。

公开(公告)号：US20080168523A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11966945

申请日：2007-12-28

Applicant: Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill ,  Ramprakash Masina ,  Jude P. Ramayya ,  Alvin R. McQuarters ,  Atousa Raissyan ,  Leon E. Nicholls ,  Marshall T. Rose ,  Robert Clavenna

Inventor： Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill ,  Ramprakash Masina ,  Jude P. Ramayya ,  Alvin R. McQuarters ,  Atousa Raissyan ,  Leon E. Nicholls ,  Marshall T. Rose ,  Robert Clavenna

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04L12/2807 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G06F17/30749 ,  G06F17/30775 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G08B13/19656 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2812 ,  H04L12/2814 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L29/12132 ,  H04L29/12169 ,  H04L41/0803 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L47/80 ,  H04L49/25 ,  H04L61/1552 ,  H04L61/1576 ,  H04L63/02 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04L63/20 ,  H04L65/102 ,  H04L67/104 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04L67/141 ,  H04L67/16 ,  H04L67/20 ,  H04L67/42 ,  H04L69/325 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W12/00 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  Y10S370/911

Abstract: A media content manager residing at a user premises having a tuner coupled to at least one media source operable to selectively receive at least one media stream of at least one type of media content. The media content manager also including a media processor coupled to the tuner and operable to receive the at least one media stream and convert the media stream to a predetermined data format, the at least one media stream comprising metadata. Additionally, the media content manages has a media manager coupled to the media processor and operable to receive the at least one media stream in the predetermined data format and direct the media stream to a selected media player device coupled to the media processor. Furthermore, the media content manager includes a storage device coupled to the media manager and operable to receive and store the at least one media stream in the predetermined data format.

Abstract translation: 驻留在用户场所的媒体内容管理器具有耦合到至少一个媒体源的调谐器，可操作以选择性地接收至少一种类型的媒体内容的至少一种媒体流。 媒体内容管理器还包括耦合到调谐器的媒体处理器，可操作以接收至少一个媒体流，并将媒体流转换为预定数据格式，所述至少一个媒体流包括元数据。 另外，媒体内容管理具有耦合到媒体处理器的媒体管理器，可操作以以预定数据格式接收至少一个媒体流，并将媒体流引导到耦合到媒体处理器的所选媒体播放器设备。 此外，媒体内容管理器包括耦合到媒体管理器并且可操作以以预定数据格式接收和存储至少一个媒体流的存储设备。

公开(公告)号：US20080165789A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11966936

申请日：2007-12-28

Applicant: Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill ,  Ramprakash Masina ,  Jude P. Ramayya ,  Alvin R. McQuarters ,  Atousa Raissyan ,  Leon E. Nicholls ,  Wesley R. Erhart

Inventor： Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill ,  Ramprakash Masina ,  Jude P. Ramayya ,  Alvin R. McQuarters ,  Atousa Raissyan ,  Leon E. Nicholls ,  Wesley R. Erhart

IPC: H04L12/56

CPC classification number: H04L12/2807 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G06F17/30749 ,  G06F17/30775 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G08B13/19656 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2812 ,  H04L12/2814 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L29/12132 ,  H04L29/12169 ,  H04L41/0803 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L47/80 ,  H04L49/25 ,  H04L61/1552 ,  H04L61/1576 ,  H04L63/02 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04L63/20 ,  H04L65/102 ,  H04L67/104 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04L67/141 ,  H04L67/16 ,  H04L67/20 ,  H04L67/42 ,  H04L69/325 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W12/00 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  Y10S370/911

Abstract: A gateway device for operation at a user premises having at least one endpoint device associated with the gateway device, the gateway device being in communication with a remote service manager comprises an application service module having at least one application, the application service module being remotely managed by a remote service manager via a connection, the application service module residing on a user premises side of a network service provider demarcation, a user module having a user interface that is associated with the at least one application, wherein the user module enables bi-directional communications with the at least one endpoint device, a network module having the connection that enables bi-directional communications with the remote service manager, a processor coupled to the user module, application service module, and network module, and a storage device coupled to the processor operable to store operational information generated by and related to the gateway device, and having a management module operable to generate, collect, process, and provide access to the operational information under the control of the remote service manager.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在具有与所述网关设备相关联的至少一个端点设备的用户场所操作的网关设备，所述网关设备与远程服务管理器通信包括具有至少一个应用的应用服务模块，所述应用服务模块被远程管理 由远程服务管理器经由连接，所述应用服务模块驻留在网络服务提供商划界的用户驻地侧，具有与所述至少一个应用相关联的用户界面的用户模块，其中， 与所述至少一个端点设备的定向通信，具有实现与所述远程服务管理器的双向通信的连接的网络模块，耦合到所述用户模块，应用服务模块和网络模块的处理器，以及耦合到 所述处理器可操作以存储由所述网关de生成并与所述网关相关的操作信息 并且具有可操作以在远程服务管理器的控制下生成，收集，处理和提供对操作信息的访问的管理模块。

公开(公告)号：US20160156985A9

公开(公告)日：2016-06-02

申请号：US13793336

申请日：2013-03-11

Applicant: Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill ,  Leon E. Nicholls ,  Atousa Raissyan ,  Jude P. Ramayya ,  Ramprakash Masina ,  Alvin R. McQuarters

Inventor： Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill ,  Leon E. Nicholls ,  Atousa Raissyan ,  Jude P. Ramayya ,  Ramprakash Masina ,  Alvin R. McQuarters

IPC: H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/472

CPC classification number: H04L12/2807 ,  B05D1/305 ,  B05D3/002 ,  B05D3/04 ,  B05D3/044 ,  B29C59/10 ,  C07D417/12 ,  C07D417/14 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04L65/102 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/4882

Abstract: A disclosed digital media device operational at user premises to receive media signals from a media source for presentation via endpoint devices such as a television display. The digital media device can include gateway and digital media management functionality and can be referred to as a gateway and digital media device. The device offers application services obtained over a wide area network and a user premises network. The digital media device may form a composite signal from the media signal and application service information, for example, for a composite audio and/or video signal for television type presentation to the user. The digital media device may receive a selection signal based on the presentation, for transmission to the application service provider device or to the media source. The media device also offers a GUI presenting a moveable arrangement of icons for selectively accessing application services.

Abstract translation: 一种在用户场所操作的公开的数字媒体设备，用于从媒体源接收媒体信号以经由诸如电视显示器的端点设备呈现。 数字媒体设备可以包括网关和数字媒体管理功能，并且可以被称为网关和数字媒体设备。 该设备提供通过广域网和用户驻地网络获得的应用服务。 数字媒体设备可以形成来自媒体信号和应用服务信息的复合信号，例如用于用于电视类型呈现给用户的复合音频和/或视频信号。 数字媒体设备可以基于呈现来接收选择信号，用于传输到应用服务提供商设备或媒体源。 媒体设备还提供GUI，其呈现用于选择性地访问应用服务的图标的可移动布置。

公开(公告)号：US20140259074A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US13793336

申请日：2013-03-11

Applicant: Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill ,  Leon E. Nicholls ,  Atousa Raissyan ,  Jude P. Ramayya ,  Ramprakash Masina ,  Alvin R. McQuarters

Inventor： Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill ,  Leon E. Nicholls ,  Atousa Raissyan ,  Jude P. Ramayya ,  Ramprakash Masina ,  Alvin R. McQuarters

IPC: H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/472

CPC classification number: H04L12/2807 ,  B05D1/305 ,  B05D3/002 ,  B05D3/04 ,  B05D3/044 ,  B29C59/10 ,  C07D417/12 ,  C07D417/14 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04L65/102 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/4882

Abstract: A disclosed digital media device operational at user premises to receive media signals from a media source for presentation via endpoint devices such as a television display. The digital media device can include gateway and digital media management functionality and can be referred to as a gateway and digital media device. The device offers application services obtained over a wide area network and a user premises network. The digital media device may form a composite signal from the media signal and application service information, for example, for a composite audio and/or video signal for television type presentation to the user. The digital media device may receive a selection signal based on the presentation, for transmission to the application service provider device or to the media source. The media device also offers a GUI presenting a moveable arrangement of icons for selectively accessing application services.

Abstract translation: 一种在用户场所操作的公开的数字媒体设备，用于从媒体源接收媒体信号以经由诸如电视显示器的端点设备呈现。 数字媒体设备可以包括网关和数字媒体管理功能，并且可以被称为网关和数字媒体设备。 该设备提供通过广域网和用户驻地网络获得的应用服务。 数字媒体设备可以形成来自媒体信号和应用服务信息的复合信号，例如用于用于电视类型呈现给用户的复合音频和/或视频信号。 数字媒体设备可以基于呈现来接收选择信号，用于传输到应用服务提供商设备或媒体源。 媒体设备还提供GUI，其呈现用于选择性地访问应用服务的图标的可移动布置。

公开(公告)号：US20130060942A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-07

申请号：US13618047

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill ,  Leon E. Nicholls ,  Jude P. Ramayya ,  Ramprakash Masina ,  Alvin R. McQuarters ,  Atousa Raissyan

Inventor： Amir Ansari ,  George A. Cowgill ,  Leon E. Nicholls ,  Jude P. Ramayya ,  Ramprakash Masina ,  Alvin R. McQuarters ,  Atousa Raissyan

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04L12/2807 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G06F17/30749 ,  G06F17/30775 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G08B13/19656 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2812 ,  H04L12/2814 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L29/12132 ,  H04L29/12169 ,  H04L41/0803 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L47/80 ,  H04L49/25 ,  H04L61/1552 ,  H04L61/1576 ,  H04L63/02 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04L63/20 ,  H04L65/102 ,  H04L67/104 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04L67/141 ,  H04L67/16 ,  H04L67/20 ,  H04L67/42 ,  H04L69/325 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W12/00 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  Y10S370/911

Abstract: A service management system communicates via wide area network with gateway devices located at respective user premises. The service management system remotely manages delivery of application services by the gateway device(s), e.g. by selectively activating or deactivating service logic modules in the gateway devices. The service management system also may selectively provide secure communications and exchange of information among gateway devices and among associated endpoint devices. An exemplary service management system includes a router connected to the network and one or more computer platforms, for implementing management functions. Examples of the functions include a connection manager for controlling system communications with the gateway devices, an authentication manager for authenticating each gateway device and controlling the connection manager and a subscription manager for managing applications services and/or features offered by the gateway devices. A service manager, controlled by the subscription manager, distributes service specific configuration data to authenticated gateway devices.

Abstract translation: 服务管理系统通过广域网与位于相应用户驻地的网关设备进行通信。 服务管理系统通过网关设备远程管理应用服务的传送，例如， 通过选择性地激活或去激活网关设备中的服务逻辑模块。 服务管理系统还可以选择性地在网关设备之间和相关联的端点设备之间提供安全通信和信息交换。 示例性服务管理系统包括连接到网络的路由器和用于实现管理功能的一个或多个计算机平台。 功能的示例包括用于控制与网关设备的系统通信的连接管理器，用于认证每个网关设备并控制连接管理器的认证管理器和用于管理由网关设备提供的应用服务和/或特征的订阅管理器。 由订阅管理器控制的服务管理器将特定于服务的配置数据分发给认证的网关设备。