Interactive video distribution systems – Video distribution system with upstream communication – Remote testing of cable system
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-27
2008-05-27
Grant, Christopher (Department: 2623)
Interactive video distribution systems
Video distribution system with upstream communication
Remote testing of cable system
C725S063000, C725S031000, C725S039000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07380265
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for monitoring direct broadcast satellite signals. In a most general embodiment, the invention (10) includes a mechanism (20) for receiving direct broadcast wireless signals encoded in accordance with a DSS transport protocol. The received signals are analyzed with respect to various parameters and an output is provided in response thereto. In a specific embodiment, the wireless signals are transmitted via satellite and plural integrated receiver decoders (20) are used, one with an associated channel, to receive the wireless signals and provide audio, video, program guide and conditional access signals in response thereto. These signals are analyzed by software (100) running on a computer (56) which outputs alarm data on the detection of anomalies in the received signals.
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Allen Ronald D.
Jensen Jason
Grant Christopher
Schnurr John
The DIRECTV Group Inc.
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