Wireless set-top unit and related methods
US8479237B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/6131
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a set-top box capable of delivering television, internet service, video phone service, video-on-demand, and other media services to a consumer. One portion of the set-top box interacts with a CDMA network for the purpose of receiving wireless internet, video-on-demand, videophone and other IP services. Another portion of the device is satellite-enabled. The satellite portion of the device enables the user to also receive satellite service. Because the set-top box works to receive satellite programming and wireless CDMA network communications, it is not terrestrially-bound. This means it is not bound to be included within a cable, telephone, or other wired circuit network.
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