Interactive video distribution systems – Local video distribution system – Multiunit or multiroom structure
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-15
2011-03-15
Kelley, Christopher (Department: 2424)
Interactive video distribution systems
Local video distribution system
Multiunit or multiroom structure
C725S086000, C725S100000, C725S131000, C725S151000, C725S139000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07908623
ABSTRACT:
A multimedia system is provided, comprising a computer for receiving audio data and video data from a source and transmitting the data serially over a high speed serial link, a set-top box connected through the link to the computer for receiving the audio data and video data, the set-top box having a southbridge module with a link interface connected to the link and providing a local parallel data bus output and at least one audio playback channel receiving the audio data; and a graphics processor receiving from the southbridge module the video data over the bus, processing the video data and providing a video output in at least one display format. At least one display device is connected to the graphics processor for receiving and displaying the video output; and at least one speaker is connected to the audio playback channel.
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Matic Branislav
Matic Goran
Andramuno Franklin S
Anglehart et al.
Kelley Christopher
MATROX Electronic Systems Ltd.
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