Multi-medium closed-loop controlled satellite broadcast network for simple end-user operation
US5579367A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/18523
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A satellite network receiver connected to receive video and audio programs and commands from orbiting satellites through a steerable dish antenna. Commands are alternatively received by the satellite receiver via pager radio service or phone wire from a network controller that uplinked the satellite programming. All user controls are eliminated from the satellite receiver and the network controller uses its command capability to steer the users antenna and to analyze and initiate diagnostics performed on various parts of the satellite receiver.
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