Method and system for monitoring and controlling a local collection facility from a remote facility through an IP network
US9037074B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/64707
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system of collecting local television signals includes a local collection facility a plurality of primary receiver circuit modules comprising a first receiver circuit module. The first receiver circuit module receives and demodulates the first channel signal and forms an IP signal. A remote facility is spaced apart from the local collection facility and communicates with the local collection facility through an IP backhaul. A primary decoder within the remote facility is in communication with the IP backhaul and forms a decoded signal from the IP signal. A primary encoder within the remote facility in communication with the primary decoder forms a first encoded signal from the decoded signal. A multiplexer in the remote facility multiplexes the first encoded signal into a multiplexed signal. The multiplexed signal may provide an output signal used for uplinking or other type of distribution.
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