Method, system and apparatus for providing information to client devices within a network
US8880462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/50
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method (40), system (10) and control device (14) are provided for delivering information, such as Emergency Alert System (EAS) information, to one or more client devices (16) in a network, e.g., a home network or business network. The control device (14), which is connected to the client devices (16) via a suitable home or business network connection, receives information, such as EAS information, from an appropriate transmission source (22). The control device (14) performs any one or more of a number of functions that allows the information to be properly received by appropriate client devices (16). Such functions include formatting or encoding the information as needed by the client devices (16) to properly receive the information. Also, using a tuner (38), the control device (14) can be tuned to an appropriate channel for providing the information to the appropriate client devices (16).
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