Method and apparatus for providing analog output and managing channels on a multiple channel digital media server
US6108695A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/23
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing analog output and managing channels on a multiple channel digital media server are provided. A mapping is established between a number of converter channels and a number of frequencies of the media server. A mapping is also established among SCSI ports of the media server. At least one of a number of converter channels and at least one of a number of frequencies are allocated to at least one user in accordance with the established mapping. Digital video data is converted to analog video data using at least one of the number of allocated converter channels. The analog data is transmitted to clients using the frequencies. The analog data may be modulated to produce cable television signals or modulated to produce ultrahigh frequency and very high frequency television signals.
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