Interactive video distribution systems – Program – message – or commercial insertion or substitution – Emergency warning
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-02
2007-01-02
Kelley, Chris (Department: 2623)
Interactive video distribution systems
Program, message, or commercial insertion or substitution
Emergency warning
C725S032000, C725S034000, C725S036000, C725S108000, C379S037000, C455S401000, C455S466000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10404359
ABSTRACT:
A system for inputting conventional emergency alert messages into a digital subscriber television system. The method allows existing emergency alert equipment to interface with the digital system equipment in the headend of a digital subscriber television system. A unique identifier and the format of the digital emergency alert message allow the input of an emergency alert message and allow for a wide variety of optional data formats, system control options, and data storage options.
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Addington Timothy H.
Manson Azita M.
Huynh Son P.
Kelley Chris
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
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