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Methods and apparatus for processing multimedia broadcasts

US6549241B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2001
Grant dateApr 15, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/8586
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A receiver arranged to receive and store broadcast data transported by elementary stream of a multiplexed and modulated digital television signal in a rewritable memory during a low power consumption mode for later recall by a user of the receiver. For recall, the receiver is fully energized, and the receiver is further arranged to transfer the broadcast data stored in the rewritable memory to a receiver storage device for further processing of the data under control of the user.

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