Method and system for monitoring and controlling a local collection facility from a remote facility through an IP network

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9037074
APP PUB NO 20090113490A1
SERIAL NO

11929252

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A method and system of collecting local television signals includes a local collection facility a plurality of primary receiver circuit modules comprising a first receiver circuit module. The first receiver circuit module receives and demodulates the first channel signal and forms an IP signal. A remote facility is spaced apart from the local collection facility and communicates with the local collection facility through an IP backhaul. A primary decoder within the remote facility is in communication with the IP backhaul and forms a decoded signal from the IP signal. A primary encoder within the remote facility in communication with the primary decoder forms a first encoded signal from the decoded signal. A multiplexer in the remote facility multiplexes the first encoded signal into a multiplexed signal. The multiplexed signal may provide an output signal used for uplinking or other type of distribution.

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  • THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Arya, Vishal Los Angeles, US 16 256
Boltz, David T La Mirada, US 8 125
Miner, Daniel M Redondo Beach, US 24 191
St, Laurent Darren M Stevenson Ranch, US 9 129
Wasden, Mitchell B Redondo Beach, US 17 162

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