Method and apparatus for distributing video programs using partial caching
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Jul 1, 2004
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Dec 18, 2002
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Jun 19, 2001
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A method and system (10) wherein some segments (A) of at least one program are downloaded from a central location and/or pre-stored in a memory at the premises of the customer. When the customer activates a request, the remaining (complementary) segments of the requested program are streamed over the network from a designated server to the customer's device (25), where they are combined with the first, pre-stored segments, and rendered by the device (25) to provide the consumer with an immediate, high-quality program experience.
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