System and method for local video distribution
US7310807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N7/106
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method are disclosed for facilitating local video distribution. A method incorporating teachings of the present disclosure may include linking a plurality of users with associated carrier frequencies. The associated frequencies may be given approximately six MHz slices of the radio frequency spectrum that correspond to portions of the very high frequency (VHF) ranges assigned to television channels. A user may input a command identifying a desired video stream, which may be encoded in an MPEG format. In response to the command, the desired video stream may be decoded and modulated on the carrier frequency associated with the user. The modulated signal may be output to a premise network such that the user can access the modulated stream by tuning a premise network connected television to the appropriate carrier frequency.
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