System and method for emergency communication of a location through a set-top box
US8253558B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/6193
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for determining a location of a set-top box. An indicator of an emergency is received through the set-top box. The location of the set-top box is determined utilizing global positioning information. A message indicating the emergency and the location is sent through a satellite in communication with the set-top box.
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