Broadcast transmission relay circuit

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8009236
APP PUB NO 20080104650A1
SERIAL NO

11591818

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A transmission relay circuit, a broadcast signal relay method, and a signal detection device are disclosed. Preferably, the transmission relay circuit includes a microcontroller, a broadcast signal sensing and discerning circuit configured for determining the broadcast signal selected from a group consisting of (NTSC, ASI, DS-3, SDI, and HD-SDI signals). The method preferably includes the steps of determining a signal type, directing the signal to an analog broadcast signal processing circuit when the signal is determined to be to be an analog video signal, directing the signal to a digital broadcast signal processing circuit when the signal is either a digital video signal, or a digital video transport signal, and relaying the processed signal to a local loop provider. The detection device preferably includes at least a multi-layer printed circuit board with an isolation/buffer amplifier and terminator, and a signal detection circuit for detecting and determining the broadcast signal type.

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LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS INC1025 ELDORADO BLVD BROOMFIELD CO 80021

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jones, John S Tulsa, US 13 154
Keener, David J Tulsa, US 5 39
Ward, Peter L Tulsa, US 6 39

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