Aircraft in-flight entertainment system including a distributed digital radio service and associated methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8776146
APP PUB NO 20060143661A1
SERIAL NO

11023728

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An aircraft in-flight entertainment (IFE) system includes an antenna for receiving digital satellite radio signals, and an intermediate frequency (IF) down converter is connected to the antenna for down converting the digital satellite radio signals. A plurality of seat electronic boxes (SEBs) are spaced throughout the aircraft. Each SEB includes at least one IF tuner in communications with the IF down converter.

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  • LIVETV, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Easterling, Scott D Malabar, US 11 361
Funderburk, Jason Melbourne, US 7 186
Keen, Robert M Malabar, US 24 875

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