Distribution of broadcast content to controlled-environment facilities
US9332014B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/306
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for receiving satellite radio signals and/or internet content and extracting a plurality of channels from the satellite radio signals and/or internet content is disclosed. The content of the channels is converted to IP packets and streamed across an Ethernet network. In one embodiment, each of the channels is associated with an IP address or port. Users receive the content of the channels by selecting the IP address or port associated with the desired content. An administrator may control the channels that are available to the users. In one embodiment, the users each have a subscription to access the content, and the subscription may control the channels that the user access.
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