Method and apparatus for a receiver/decoder

Details Method and apparatus for a receiver/decoder Method and apparatus for a receiver/decoder

2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Pendleton, Brian T (Department: 2425)

Interactive video distribution systems

Video distribution system components

Receiver

C725S152000, C725S139000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07984478

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus relating to a receiver/decoder in a digital television environment, including logical devices (including logical demultiplexer devices) for representing physical and other devices in the receiver/decoder. The method includes the instantiation of devices by the receiver/decoder as required to support functionality thereof. The method further includes the use of multiple demultiplexers/remultiplexers, for example in the recording of more than one service simultaneously; and a control word device for the management of control word operations; the use of two or more tuners. Various elements of a digital television system (such as a receiver/decoder and a set top box) are also disclosed.

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