Linear channel distribution of content in a telecommunications network
US11039180B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/64738
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for providing multichannel video programming or content through a terrestrial fiber network of a telecommunications network. One or more high-quality content feeds may be provided to one or more replicator devices of the telecommunications network over a communication line. The replicator devices of the network then deliver one or more replicated content streams generated from the content feeds to any number of customers or receivers of the content also connected to the network. The replicators may be configured to, among other things, provide content streams according to a specific schedule, provide alternative content streams for particular customers or in response to particular events, or operate in conjunction with data analyzers for assessing the quality of the content stream or the reliability of the telecommunications network.
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