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Generating multiple data streams from a single data source

US7266609B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2001
Grant dateSep 4, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/64
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A switch having a first communications interface to receive a stream of data units, a buffer to store the payload portion of the data unit, a replicator to duplicate at least the payload portion of the data unit, and a second communications interface to enable access to the stream of data units by two or more terminals.

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