Satellite signal distribution
US8572661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N7/10
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a system and method for receiving satellite television signals. A centralized system component may be provided in association with the satellite antenna. The centralized system component includes at least one or more tuners and one or more demodulators. The centralized component may provide output through a network adaptor that provides output through a single output, which is a coaxial cable in one embodiment. The centralized component may send output in the form of packetized data directed to one or more set-top boxes by way of a network transaction. The set-top box or boxes may be operable to receive the network transaction and to process the data, as appropriate, for display on a TV/monitor.
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