Systems for unifying heterogeneous multimedia tuners

Details Systems for unifying heterogeneous multimedia tuners Systems for unifying heterogeneous multimedia tuners

2008-05-27

2008-05-27

Miller, John (Department: 2623)

Interactive video distribution systems

Local video distribution system

C725S059000, C725S078000, C725S085000, C725S149000, C725S151000, C709S229000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07380264

ABSTRACT:
A system for unifying heterogeneous multimedia tuners. The system produces a unified channel lineup and coordinates multiple diverse tuners to perform multimedia tasks associated with the unified lineup. In one implementation, tuner allocation policy allows behind-the-scenes tuner assignment and on-the-fly tuner swapping so that the user experience is seamless, access quality is continuously optimized, and tuners with the most bandwidth are kept available.

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