Broadcast reception apparatus receiving broadcast by using directional antenna
US7624414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/42638
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A broadcast reception apparatus is connected to a directional antenna capable of changing an airwave reception direction. The broadcast reception apparatus includes a tuner selecting a frequency of airwave received by the directional antenna. When a prescribed condition is satisfied, power is supplied to the tuner, and thereafter power is supplied to the directional antenna.
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