Frequency translation module discovery and configuration
CA 2621049 C · Owner: The Directv Group, Inc. · Inventors: Shah, Dipak M.; James, Thomas H.
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Intelligent switching networks for selectively delivering satellite video signals. A network in accordance with the present invention comprises an antenna for receiving the satellite video signals a plurality of amplifiers, coupled to the antenna each amplifier receiving and amplifying specific satellite video signals based on an originating satellite for each of the satellite video signals, a multiswitch having a plurality of inputs and a , plurality of outputs wherein at least some of the inputs are coupled to the plurality of amplifiers in a respective fashion an interface, coupled to the , multiswitch and at least one Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD) coupled to , the interface, …
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- Filed August 30, 2006 and granted January 26, 2016. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended August 30, 2026.
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