Methods and apparatus to conditionally authorize content delivery at broadcast headends in pay delivery systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8996421
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11434528

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Methods and apparatus to conditionally authorize content delivery at broadcast headends in pay delivery systems are disclosed. An example method includes generating a broadcast signal, receiving an authorization request to download a program from a receiver station, determining an authorization for the download and sending the authorization to a point-to-point content delivery server.

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DIRECTV GROUP INC THE2230 E IMPERIAL HIGHWAY RE/R08/A109 P O BOX 956 EL SEGUNDO CA 90245-0956

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Basse, Hanno Santa Monica, US 39 703
Dulac, Stephen P Santa Clarita, US 30 952
Kahn, Raynold M Los Angeles, US 99 2094
Kidd, Deanna R Long Beach, US 18 343
Klauss, Peter M Torrance, US 31 1141
Popoli, Maria G Rancho Palos Verdes, US 5 105

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