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System and method to validate restriction event control streams sent to a video distribution system

US9160970B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 8, 2012
Grant dateOct 13, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/6405
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods to validate restriction event control streams sent to a video distribution system are provided. A particular method includes receiving a control stream and determining whether the control stream is valid based on a comparison of first restriction event information included in the control stream to second restriction event information stored in a mapping table.

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