Method and apparatus for simultaneously retrieving portions of a data stream from different channels
CA 2399243 C · Owner: Thomson Licensing · Inventors: Pugel, Michael Anthony
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An apparatus and method for simultaneously processing each of a plurality of carrier signals having data modulated thereon wherein a complete data stream is formed by extracting at least portions of at least two of the modulated signals and combining the extracted portions. Each of the portions of the complete data stream comprises a plurality of packets having associated with them respective stream identification and sequence codes where the stream identification identifies the complete bit stream to be formed and the sequence codes identify the order or position within the complete bitstream that the associated data packets should be inserted.
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- Filed August 22, 2002 and granted December 20, 2011. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended August 22, 2022.
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