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Device and method for generating feedback signal

US7444059B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2006
Grant dateOct 28, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4667
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for generating feedback signal in a device includes steps of receiving user input, and setting resolution of the device and media types of the television signals according to the user input; tuning a channel according to the user input to receive channel signals; decoding the channel signals; counting a period; detecting whether the device receives television signals; detecting whether an interrupt instruction is received if the device does not receive the television signals; generating a feedback signal according to the interrupt instruction if the interrupt instruction is received, and transmitting the feedback signal to a media server if the interrupt instruction is received.

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