Shared decoder
US7133408B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/23608
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for decoding signals received from a network and distributing the decoded signals to multiple users. A bulk decoder coupled to a network decodes data received from the network and transmits the decoded data to an interconnect for distribution to a plurality of users. The number and type of bulk decoders may be adjusted in accordance with system load.
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