A generic proxy server, set top device, and methods of operation are described to enable communication with the set top device through the generic proxy server. The set top device is connected to the generic proxy server through a private network. A user wishing to communicate with the set top device...http://www.google.de/patents/US6671731?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6671731 - Generic proxy service for docsis-enabled set top devices
