Interactive video distribution systems – Program – message – or commercial insertion or substitution – Emergency warning
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-22
2011-03-22
Sheleheda, James (Department: 2424)
Interactive video distribution systems
Program, message, or commercial insertion or substitution
Emergency warning
C725S140000, C714S014000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07913274
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus such as a television signal receiver includes an emergency alert function which, when activated, provides an alert output to notify users of an emergency event. According to an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a tuner operative to tune signals including emergency alert signals capable of activating the emergency alert function. A processor is operative to detect a condition indicating relocation of the apparatus after a power interruption to the apparatus, and to enable a predetermined output associated with the emergency alert function responsive to detecting the condition.
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Search Report Dated Mar. 1, 2004.
US References Were Cited in Written Opinion, Dated Feb. 12, 2007.
Kendall Scott Allan
Sahasrabudhe Rajeev Madhukar
Cromarty Brian J.
Opalach Joseph J.
Shedd Robert D.
Sheleheda James
Thomson Licensing
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