Interactive video distribution systems – Local video distribution system – Multiunit or multiroom structure
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-26
2011-07-26
Lonsberry, Hunter B. (Department: 2421)
Interactive video distribution systems
Local video distribution system
Multiunit or multiroom structure
C725S085000, C725S105000, C725S110000, C725S119000, C725S131000, C725S139000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07987490
ABSTRACT:
A media content manager residing at a user premises having a tuner coupled to at least one media source operable to selectively receive at least one media stream of at least one type of media content. The media content manager also including a media processor coupled to the tuner and operable to receive the at least one media stream and convert the media stream to a predetermined data format, the at least one media stream comprising metadata. Additionally, the media content manages has a media manager coupled to the media processor and operable to receive the at least one media stream in the predetermined data format and direct the media stream to a selected media player device coupled to the media processor. Furthermore, the media content manager includes a storage device coupled to the media manager and operable to receive and store the at least one media stream in the predetermined data format.
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Ansari Amir
Clavenna Robert
Cowgill George A.
Masina Ramprakash
McQuarters Alvin R.
Chowdhury Sumaiya A
Haynes and Boone LLP
Lonsberry Hunter B.
Prodea Systems, Inc.
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