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Transponder loss and join-in-progress channel monitoring

US10028006B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2013
Grant dateJul 17, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4424
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A set top box includes a first tuner configured to receive a first signal representing media content transmitted at a first resolution and a second tuner configured to receive a second signal representing the media content transmitted at a second resolution. A processing device is configured to monitor the second tuner to determine if the second tuner is receiving the second signal.

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