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Method and apparatus for providing virtual channels

US9602774B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2007
Grant dateMar 21, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4828
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An approach is provided for presenting, via a set-top box, audio and/or video transmission to a user. An input is received from the user specifying media content that is accessible over a data network. The media content is retrieved over the data network, and presented via the set-top box.

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