Direct broadcast receiver utilizing LNB in cascade

Details Direct broadcast receiver utilizing LNB in cascade Direct broadcast receiver utilizing LNB in cascade

2006-12-12

2006-12-12

Anderson, Matthew D. (Department: 2684)

Telecommunications

Wireless distribution system

Receiver for satellite broadcast

C455S003030, C455S003040, C725S071000, C725S072000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07149470

ABSTRACT:
A direct broadcast system receiving a plurality of broadcast signals within a direct broadcast receiver having an outdoor unit (ODU) is provided. The ODU includes a first low noise block (LNB) and a second LNB. The first LNB has a housing and amplifies a first broadcast signal. The second LNB amplifies a second broadcast signal. The ODU is electrically coupled to an integrated receiver and decoder (IRD). The IRD transmits a selection signal to the ODU. The first LNB and the second LNB are electrically coupled to a plurality of selection switches within the housing. The plurality of selection switches switch between the first LNB and the second LNB in response to the selection signal. A method of receiving a plurality of broadcast signals within a direct broadcast receiver is also provided.

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