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Broadcast receiver and channel searching method using the same

US8284325B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2008
Grant dateOct 9, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4382
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a broadcast receiver. The broadcast receiver comprises a signal receiver for tuning and outputting a Q channel of a digital broadcasting signal, a demodulator for demodulating a signal of the received channel and checking a lock state M or an unlock state of a gain control signal and a timing control signal of the channel, and a demodulation controller for controlling o an operation of the demodulator and detecting a lock state of the channel based on the lock state of the gain control signal and the timing control signal.

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