Conversion of television signal formats with retention of common control data stream

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5138659
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07694796

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Television signals are converted from a first format to a plurality of different formats while retaining a common control data stream. A first television signal in a first format is separated into a first signal portion carrying television information and a second signal portion carrying control data. The first signal portion is reformatted into a second format. The second signal portion is combined with the reformatted first signal portion to provide a second television signal. In this manner, a plurality of television signals having different formats can be transmitted with common control data, e.g., for controlling access to television programming.

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GENERAL INSTRUMENT CORPORATION (GIC-4)101 TOURNAMENT DRIVE HORSHAM PA 19044

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bennett, Christopher J San Diego, CA 20 1417
Kelkar, Kris San Diego, CA 11 504

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