Methods and apparatus for optimizing bandwidth utilization in a cable network. In one embodiment, the method comprises predicting which content will be requested by a set of users based upon the exhibited viewing habits of those users (and/or others). A server process gathers viewership data comprising...http://www.google.se/patents/US20090193485?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20090193485 - Methods and apparatus for predictive delivery of content over a network
