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Differentiated PSIP table update interval technology

US8713610B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2013
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/85
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus, method and data structure for generating at least one table in a broadcast environment, are provided. The apparatus includes a generator to generate an event information table (EIT) and an extended text table (ETT). The ETT has program guide information for an n-hour span and has a transmission interval. The ETT has a transmission interval and program description information according to the EIT. The transmission interval of the EIT is shorter than the transmission interval of the ETT.

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