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Set top box

US9774912B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2016
Grant dateSep 26, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4424
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present application relates to set top boxes and relates to the inclusion of a diagnostic function in the set top box which may be activated remotely or respond internally to the detection of faults or changes in status. The diagnostic function may emulate key presses from an infrared remote control to perform a test.

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