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Method and system for forming an audio overlay for streaming content of a content distribution system

US8862761B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2010
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/8106
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for a operating a content distribution system includes a destination device and a requesting device that communicates a primary audio stream secondary audio stream and a video stream to the destination device. The destination device communicates the primary audio stream to a display. The destination device includes a secondary decoder configured to decode the secondary audio stream to form a decoded secondary audio stream. The destination device combines the secondary decoded audio stream and the primary audio stream.

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