Television converter device including an internet protocol...

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2007-12-28

2011-12-27

Sheleheda, James R (Department: 2424)

Interactive video distribution systems

Video distribution system with upstream communication

Having link to external network

C725S051000, C725S109000, C725S112000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08087057

ABSTRACT:
A television converter device is provided which includes a channel selector and an Internet Protocol (IP) interface. The channel selector is configured to receive multiple channels of television programming from at least one of a satellite, cable, and over-the-air broadcasting source, select one of the channels from the multiple channels, and deliver the selected channel to at least one television (TV). The IP interface is configured to receive television programming over an IP connection, and to deliver the television programming received over the IP connection to the at least one TV.

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