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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20100293588 | DIGITAL BROADCASTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROCESSING DATA A digital broadcasting system and a method of processing data are disclosed. Herein, additional encoding is performed on mobile service data, which are then transmitted, thereby providing robustness in the processed mobile service data, so that the mobile service data c... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100050225 | SOURCE FRAME ADAPTATION AND MATCHING OPTIMALLY TO SUIT A RECIPIENT VIDEO DEVICE A digital electronic device supports program transmission to a recipient device via the Internet. A frame adapter decodes incoming IP program packets and re-encodes resulting program signals adaptively to optimally suit the recipient device based upon configuration data... | 02/25/2010 |
| 20090165074 | Multi-Address Message Addressing Described herein are systems and methods for dynamic management of a plurality of integrated receiver decoders (IRDs) based implicitly on the uplink's knowledge of an identity pre-assigned to each IRD. Thus, the IRD association or other IRD configurations may be maintai... | 06/25/2009 |
| 20090125953 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES FOR MONITORING AN INTERNET PROTOCOL TELEVISION (IPTV) NETWORK Systems, methods and graphical user interfaces monitoring an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) network are provided. A particular method includes receiving IPTV process data. The IPTV process data includes information about a plurality of processes executing at a plur... | 05/14/2009 |
| 20080232361 | IP BROADCAST SYSTEM, AND MULTIPLEXER, RECEIVING APPARATUS AND METHOD USED IN IP BROADCAST SYSTEM According to one embodiment, an IP broadcast system includes a transmitting side and a receiving side connected to the transmitting side through a broadcast network on an IP network. The transmitting side includes a multiplexer which generates a standardized multiplex f... | 09/25/2008 |
| 20080134262 | DEPI interface device for M-CMTS cable system and method thereof A downstream external PHY interface (DEPI) interface apparatus for a modular-cable modem termination system (M-CMTS) cable system complying with a data over cable service interface specifications (DOCSIS) standard is provided. The DEPI interface apparatus for an M-CMTS ... | 06/05/2008 |
| 20080134279 | Frequency Translation Apparatus An architecture and protocol enables signal communications between a frequency translation module and a plurality of decoders within a dwelling. According to an exemplary embodiment, the frequency translation module includes a plurality of inputs operative to receive a ... | 06/05/2008 |
| 20080115174 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLABORATING EMERGENCY RESPONSE EFFORTS THROUGH MULTIMEDIA DATA DISSEMINATION The present invention is directed to an apparatus and associated method for the sharing and communication of video and other surveillance related multimedia data by streaming video and other data from an emergency response unit to a variety of devices and other emergenc... | 05/15/2008 |
| 20080092191 | DYNAMIC PROGRAM REBROADCAST A method of negotiating the rebroadcast of a desired program, comprising: determining that a desired program is available for rebroadcast; selecting a specific rebroadcast time; communicating the specific rebroadcast time to the television service provider; and setting ... | 04/17/2008 |
| 20080092190 | Video delivery of oilfield data A data delivering system comprises a video server receiving and processing oilfield data into a video delivery, and a network delivering the video delivery from the video server to at least one client device, where the video delivery including a plurality of sections.... | 04/17/2008 |
| 20080060038 | Systems and methods for accessing media content In one of many possible embodiments, a system includes a media content provider and a media content processing subsystem communicatively coupled to the media content provider by a network. The media content processing subsystem is configured to receive a first media con... | 03/06/2008 |
| 20080016536 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BROADCASTING/MULTICASTING IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK A method for providing a Broadcast/Multicast Service (BCMCS) content in a communication network (102) for managing the BCMCS content in the communication network is disclosed. The method includes receiving (404) a request for the BCMCS content from an AT (... | 01/17/2008 |
| 20070294738 | Single chip cable set-top box supporting DOCSIS set-top Gateway (DSG) protocol and high definition advanced video codec (HD AVC) decode A single integrated circuit is provided to enable the distribution of voice, video, and/or data services throughout a multimedia distribution network, such as a cable communications network. The single integrated circuit supports both digital and analog television servi... | 12/20/2007 |
| 20070294732 | Method and system for delivering on-demand video in an aircraft A system for providing on-demand video on an aircraft is described. In various implementations, the system includes a first computer that receives broadcast video content, digital video players distributed within a passenger seating area of the aircraft, and a second co... | 12/20/2007 |
| 20070266415 | HEAD-END SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING TWO-WAY VOD SERVICE AND SERVICE METHOD THEREOF A head-end system for providing a two-way VOD service and a service method thereof are disclosed. The head-end system includes: a terminal which is based on a Java virtual machine and a Java TV/GEM standard middleware and has a VOD navigator application of a tool set fo... | 11/15/2007 |
| 20070214487 | Video transmission device and method thereof A video transmission device and method thereof, which assembles required components and installs an input/output card in a portable device to form a light and handy video transmission device instead of a heavy and clumsy transmission medium in order to transmit data sig... | 09/13/2007 |
| 20070199016 | Method of controlling emergency alert system in digital cable broadcasting, signal thereof and cable broadcast receiver A method of controlling an emergency alert system in digital cable broadcasting, signal thereof and cable broadcast receiver are disclosed, by which information for an emergency can be provided in various ways by considering levels of user's concern, preference and the ... | 08/23/2007 |
| 20070199036 | INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA BROADCASTING SYSTEM WITH DEDICATED ADVERTISEMENT CHANNEL An interactive multimedia broadcasting system with an end-user terminal (TV), e.g. an enhanced television system or preferably an Internet Protocol TeleVision IPTV infrastructure, adapted to receive channels of multimedia data, a content server (CS) adapted to transmit ... | 08/23/2007 |
| 20070192805 | ADAPTIVE SPOTBEAM BROADCASTING, SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR HIGH BANDWIDTH CONTENT DISTRIBUTION OVER SATELLITE Satellite broadcasting methods include providing a cellular satellite communications system configured to transmit information separately to a plurality of different geographic locations defined by a respective plurality of cellular satellite spotbeams, and concurrently... | 08/16/2007 |
| 20070180485 | Method and system for accessing media content via the Internet A media storage and access system and methodology including a set-top box which receives and processes a plurality of signal sources and makes programming available locally through connected devices or via a data network such as a LAN, WAN, or the Internet. The system a... | 08/02/2007 |
| 20070162943 | MULTIPOINT-TO-POINT COMMUNICATION USING ORTHOGONAL FREQUENCY DIVISION MULTIPLEXING A bidirectional communication system is provided. The system includes a first remote unit for communicating with a host unit using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing. The host unit is communicatively coupled to a plurality of remote units in a multipoint-to-poin... | 07/12/2007 |
| 20070150919 | Content receiving, recording and reproducing device and content distribution system The invention provides a recording and reproducing device having a CM skip function, which prevents reductions of advertising effects and user-friendliness. In the case where the contents recorded on the recording and reproducing device include a commercial portion, a v... | 06/28/2007 |
| 20070150927 | PACKET FIBER NODE A packet fiber node is described for use in an access network such as, for example, a cable network. The packet fiber node may differ from convention RF fiber nodes deployed in a cable network in that the packet fiber node is configured to communicate with the Head End ... | 06/28/2007 |
| 20070130590 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR BROADCAST OPERATIONS UTILIZING INTERNET PROTOCOL AND DIGITAL ARTIFACTS An affiliate site commands the central site to construct a unique broadcast event log through the affiliate site's command browser. The sequenced data stream of broadcast content is combined with a digital artifact inserted into the digitized broadcast video and/or audi... | 06/07/2007 |
| 20070079328 | Methods and computer programs for localizing broadcast content In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method 1) prompts a user for a description of localized broadcast content that is to be broadcast by a particular broadcast affiliate, and 2) transmits the description of the localized broadcast content to a broadcast content pr... | 04/05/2007 |
| 20070056008 | Updating system of music database, transmission apparatus of music database, terminal having update function of music database, updating method of music database, transmission method of music database, and updating method of music database in terminal An updating system able to easily and cheaply update the content of a music database in a terminal having a music database, including (i) a transmission apparatus 20 including a transmission use music database 21 for storing music database information comp... | 03/08/2007 |
| 20070050833 | Method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving broadcast and communication combined service information Provided are a method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving broadcast and communication combined service information. The method of receiving broadcast and communication combined service information includes receiving a broadcast signal comprising receiving contr... | 03/01/2007 |
| 20070050831 | Administrative tool for video programming A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for administering a video channel comprising a plurality of video feeds. A method in accordance with the present invention comprises coupling a computer to a transmission station, the transmission station receiving the plu... | 03/01/2007 |
| 20070044132 | Data processing device, data processing system A data processing device capable of indicating data being recorded or already recorded, at a location different from a user home without storing the data in a file format. When a terminal device issues a viewing request for a recorded program to an HDD in the user home,... | 02/22/2007 |
| 20070039034 | System and method of adjusting audiovisual content to improve hearing A system for adjusting audiovisual content having a server including a receiver for receiving a first content from a media source, a first circuitry configured to generate a second content based on the first content, the second content having multiple audio channels, a ... | 02/15/2007 |
| 20070022459 | Method and apparatus for boundary-based network operation Methods and apparatus for enforcing physical or logical boundaries, and targeting specific subscribers or groups of subscribers with particular content, within a network. In an exemplary embodiment, the network comprises a cable network operating according to a broadcas... | 01/25/2007 |
| 20070016935 | Methods and apparatus for transmitting and receiving television signals The invention relates to a method of transmitting a series of television programmes and a method of transmitting and receiving a television programme including interactive content, along with associated apparatus. In particular, there is provided a method of broadcastin... | 01/18/2007 |
| 20060285820 | Digital broadcast method and system for supporting dvd recording and relevant receiving and recording method and device A digital broadcast method and system for supporting DVD recording, and relevant receiving and recording method and device are disclosed. A navigation data used for forming a DVD program is loaded into a private data stream of a TS stream transmitted by a broadcast syst... | 12/21/2006 |
| 20060277582 | System and associated terminal, method and computer program product for directional channel browsing of broadcast content A system for providing broadcast content includes at least one content source for broadcasting content, and at least one terminal. The terminal can receive and consume content for a selected channel x, which is one in a set of ordered channels of broadcast content. The ... | 12/07/2006 |
| 20060225116 | Thin network server A low cost server (thin server) for ATSC terrestrial broadcaster delivered services, replaces the conventional STB for delivering services to consumers. In one version, the server is for a network that has a sink device and one or more signal processing functions. The s... | 10/05/2006 |
| 20060218605 | Transmission apparatus A transmission apparatus which alleviates, compared to conventional apparatuses, a processing burden such as transmission position management for terminals, which is required for video data distribution in a video-on-demand system distributing video data according to re... | 09/28/2006 |
| 20060218615 | Developing and delivering audio or audiovisual presentations including rehearsals Audio or audiovisual material not previously distributed to the public is made available for licensing or worldwide distribution by way of a retail market by Internet, home video devices and television-based distribution. Rehearsals of events, and novel content, includi... | 09/28/2006 |
| 20060190980 | Information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program Request information 3 is transmitted from a transmission means la of a communication device 1 to a server 2. Then, related information 4a corresponding to the request information 3 and an identification code 4b are... | 08/24/2006 |
| 20060179469 | Method and apparatus for video on demand asset management A master scheduler system and method automatically operate and/or coordinate operation of a plurality of relatively independent systems, including manual systems, to function as an NVOD system to provide automating diverse operations for supporting and maintaining an NV... | 08/10/2006 |
| 20060171390 | Method and apparatus for network bandwidth conservation Methods and apparatus for conserving bandwidth within a network based on two or more different service levels. In an exemplary embodiment, programming that is simulcast on two or more program channels is mapped to one physical channel during periods when the programming... | 08/03/2006 |
