Multi-tuner device integration
US9712778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/6143
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A secondary television receiver device includes one or more television tuners that can be integrated into a whole-home television receiving system. The secondary device that is enhanced with tuner capability registers the tuners with a primary receiver, which allocates tuners from available sources as needed. The tuned video stream may be directed to the primary television receiver for storage, trick play or other features prior to re-transmission to the ultimate viewing device. Alternatively, the received video stream may be directly rendered to a video display attached to the enhanced secondary receiver.
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