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Shared decoder

US7133408B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2000
Grant dateNov 7, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 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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