Communicating video content
US8332888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N5/775
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is disclosed that includes receiving a selection of a channel at a set-top box device. In response to the selection of the channel, a still image associated with a program being transmitted via the selected channel is displayed at a display device. The method further includes receiving a multicast stream of video content associated with the selected channel at the set-top box device. At least a portion of the multicast stream is received while the still image is displayed at the display device. The method also includes transmitting the video content to the display device.
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