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Method and apparatus for tuning used in a broadcast data system

US8073955B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2002
Grant dateDec 6, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4222
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for tuning used in a broadcast data system having a receiving station with a memory, wherein the receiver station files data and real-time data is disclosed. The method includes storing the memory in a table having tuning information corresponding to a plurality of IP addresses and ports, receiving a download request based on a user input, and using the download request to identify download information including an IP address and a port. The method further includes using the identified IP address and port to open a connection to a socket, using the table to determine tuning information corresponding to the identified IP address and port, and using the tuning information to tune the receiver station to the identified IP address and port.

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