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Method and apparatus for determining data is available using a virtual time base

US9596495B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2015
Grant dateMar 14, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/426
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a method and apparatus that addresses and resolves the issues currently affecting the ability to offer Enhanced TV, in particular, those issues concerning timing and synchronization, interaction with other modules in the STB, and distribution.

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