Television – Special applications – Manufacturing
Patent
1994-05-26
1995-12-19
Groody, James J.
Television
Special applications
Manufacturing
348 13, 455 42, H04N 7173
Patent
active
054772630
ABSTRACT:
In a video distribution system, methods and apparatus for rapid channel selection are implemented to reduce the channel-to-channel latencies which might otherwise occur in modern video decoding systems, such as MPEG-2. In addition, methods and apparatus are implemented for providing fast forward, fast reverse and channel pause functionality when utilizing staggered start times for a particular program source.
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Lew Eugene L.
O'Callaghan Daniel
Bell Atlantic Network Services Inc.
Grant Chris
Groody James J.
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