Adaptable data receiving apparatus
US8898726B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4334
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to apparatus which can be used in first and second modes and to the manner in which the change in modes of operation can be achieved. In a first mode, the apparatus operates to receive data which is received typically from a television programme broadcast system and process the same and in the second mode the apparatus has the additional feature of a data storage device in which received data can be stored and be made available for subsequent retrieval. The data storage device can be provided as part of an assembly which can be mechanically and electrically connected to the apparatus housing and which allows the transfer of data between the assembly and the remainder of the apparatus. In one embodiment the assembly also includes cooling means which allow a cooling functionality to be provided to the apparatus.
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