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Transmitting timing information for content in a data stream

US8428090B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2011
Grant dateApr 23, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/426
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a method and apparatus that addresses and resolves the issues currently affecting the ability to offer Enhanced TV, in particular, those issues concerning timing and synchronization, interaction with other modules in the STB, and distribution.

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