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System for local processing/accessing and representation of large volumes of data

US5761607A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 1996
Grant dateJun 2, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N5/76
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for transmitting films to consumers having reduced response time, an increased number of available films and improved user interactivity. The system utilizes a simple inexpensive communication system and can avoid the need to transfer data from external sources. The system also provides mechanism to prevent fraud and a simple updating mechanism. The system has the capability to process large volumes of data locally and includes an input/output interface and at least one output interface for transferring data to a playback drive.

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