Method and system for monitoring broadcast audio programs...

Details Method and system for monitoring broadcast audio programs... Method and system for monitoring broadcast audio programs...

2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Nguyen, Duc M (Department: 2618)

Telecommunications

Receiver or analog modulated signal frequency converter

Signal selection based on frequency

C455S185100, C455S186100, C455S003020, C369S007000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07917111

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for monitoring broadcast programs from the beginning of the programs is provided. The system includes a tuner configured to receive and decode broadcast signals and provide programming as an output. The system also includes a buffer coupled to the tuner that stores programming from the tuner and provides buffered programming as an output delayed in time from the programming provided by the tuner. The system further includes processing circuitry coupled to the tuner and buffer that determines if the tuner is selected as a source for programming, and if a program is in progress when the tuner is selected. The processing circuitry provides the tuner programming as an output of the system if a program is not in progress when the tuner is selected, and provides the buffered programming as an output of the system if a program is in progress when the tuner is selected.

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