Hybrid data distribution systems
US7380031B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4781
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hybrid data distribution system includes a modulator coupled to an analog device, one or more processors coupled to the modulator, and a database coupled to the one or more processors. The database is configured to store encoded data. The system also includes an Ethernet switch for transmitting the encoded data to a digital device. The Ethernet switch is coupled to each of the database and the digital device. Moreover, the one or more processors are configured to directly or indirectly obtain the encoded data from the database, decode the encoded data, and directly or indirectly transmit the decoded data to the modulator. The modulator is configured to transmit the decoded data to the analog device, and the Ethernet switch is configured to directly or indirectly obtain the encoded data from the database, and to transmit the encoded data to the digital device.
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