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Method and apparatus for constrained distribution of television program material

US8631454B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2008
Grant dateJan 14, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4344
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of distributing video program material, includes receiving a first multi-program transport stream (MPTS) containing multiple video services and distribution constraint data specifying at least one of the video services, and creating a second transport stream that contains at least the specified video service and complies with at least one constraint specified in the distribution constraint.

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