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Signal distribution method and a signal distribution apparatus

US7593425B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2004
Grant dateSep 22, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04J2203/0096
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A signal distribution method and a signal distribution apparatus are disclosed, wherein transport packets of a television signal containing multiplexed channels are provided in a transmission format of a digital broadcasting standard, and such transport packets are transmitted and distributed over a synchronous network. Transmission rate (data speed) of the transport packets of a given customer in the synchronous network is selectable based on the number of multiplexed channels for the customer.

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