Systems and devices for controlling a satellite television outdoor unit via a network
US8843968B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/6143
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various systems and methods allow control information to be provided between a set top box (STB) or other receiver and the outdoor unit (ODU) associated with the satellite antenna over a control network in a network format, such as an IEEE 802.15.4 or other peer-to-peer network format. The ODU includes a network interface that receives instructions from the television receiver via a control network in a peer-to-peer network format. Received satellite broadcast signals are received, converted, demodulated or otherwise processed in response to the instruction received via the control network. The resulting signal is transmitted across a cable connection to the television receiver to thereby allow viewing of the television content by the viewer.
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