Thomson Licensing

Thomson Licensing S.a.

Thomas Licensing S.a.

Thomson Licensing Dtv

Robert Alan Pitsch

John Joseph Curtis, Iii

John James Fitzpatrick

Robert Warren Schmidt

Andrew E Bowyer

Suresh Vishwanath Leley

Michael Gene Kelly

Carlton Jethro Simmons

John Palmer Manning

George Andrew Sirilla

Nancy Dawn Boettner

Albert Louis Doyle

Charles Edward West

John Alan Longardner

Suresh Vishwanatm Leley

George Luis Irizarry

Andrew Eric Bowyer

Iii John Joseph Curtis

A system for processing signal communications between a frequency translation module and an integrated receiver decoder. According to an exemplary embodiment, the decoder and the frequency translation module comprise a signal processing apparatus comprising an input for receiving an frequency shift keyed modulated signal, an amplifier having negative feedback coupled to said input, wherein said input is further coupled to a first source of reference potential and a second source of reference potential; and a tank circuit coupled between said differential amplifier and an output. More particularly, the amplifier may comprise a first transistor having a first collector, a first emitter and a first base coupled to a signal source wherein said first base is further coupled to said first collector and a second transistor with a second base, a second emitter coupled to said first emitter, and a second collector, wherein said second collector is coupled to a bandpass filter and said bandpass filter is further coupled to an output.

Frequency translation module frequency limiting amplifier

An architecture for processing signal communications between a frequency translation module and an integrated receiver decoder. According to an exemplary embodiment, the signal processing apparatus comprises a demodulator for generating a first signal responsive to an FSK signal, said first signal comprising a varying amplitude and a clamping means for generating a second signal, wherein said second signal has a first value when the amplitude of the first signal is above a predetermined value, and wherein said second signal has a second value when the amplitude is below a second predetermined value.

Frequency translation module data clamp

The present invention concerns a method and apparatus for setting a frequency reference in an integrated receiver decoder (IRD). More specifically, the present invention discloses an electrical circuit arrangement in which the voltage controlled crystal oscillator (VCXO) is set to oscillate at the desired frequency prior to the initial use thereof and that frequency is stored in a non-volatile memory unit. Upon initial use, the IRD receives a data signal corresponding to a frequency reference. The IRD uses a threshold value to compare the frequency reference of the incoming data signal with the frequency stored in the non-volatile memory. If the frequencies differ by a predetermined value, the frequency from the incoming data signal is stored in the non-volatile memory and is used to set the VCXO.

Method and apparatus for setting a voltage controlled crystal oscillator in a video processing device

The present invention relates to system diagnostic circuitry for antenna systems with active antenna components. More specifically, the present invention discloses an apparatus comprising a connection between an antenna and a power supply conducting a first DC voltage, a source of a pulse width modulated signal, a lowpass filter for converting the pulse width modulated signal to a second DC voltage, and a comparator for comparing the first DC voltage and the second DC voltage and generating an output signal responsive to the difference between the first DC voltage and the second DC voltage.

Apparatus for verifying a low noise block output voltage

Hacking of a class of Set-Top Boxes known as Integrated Receiver-Decoders (IRDs) used to receive satellite broadcasts for display on television sets is prevented by use of connections to the reprogramming enable pin of a flash memory. If a user attempts to reprogram the boot sector of the flash memory in order to obtain free service via privacy, the set-top box is destroyed. The invention relates to the design and manufacture of IRDs that are resistant to hacking via unauthorized reprogramming.

Production line boot sector lock

A power supply for a satellite receiver system includes a dual input supply voltage arrangement. When a higher output voltage is selected, a source of a lower supply input voltage is coupled to an input main current conducting terminal of a series pass transistor. On the other hand, when a lower output voltage is selected, a source of a lower supply input voltage is coupled to the input main current conducting terminal of the series pass transistor. A comparator senses a magnitude of an output voltage produced by the series pass transistor. When, as a result of an over current condition, the output voltage is lower than a reference threshold level, any selection of the higher output voltage is automatically overridden and the source of the lower supply input voltage, instead, is coupled to the input main current conducting terminal of the series pass transistor.

Power supply for a satellite receiver

A subscriber callback modem, includes a source of callback data. A modem is coupled to a subscriber telephone line, and a control circuit is coupled between the data source and the modem, for conditioning the modem to automatically call a central computer and transfer the callback data from the data source to the central computer.

Automatic subscriber callback system

An electronic system including a connector for an external device such as an infrared receiver includes a signal processor, responsive to the infrared receiver and an electrical isolation device such as an optocoupler, coupled between the connector and the signal processor. Such a system can further include electromagnetic interference suppression circuitry such as a ferrite bead, capacitors coupled to the earth potential, coupled between the connector and the optocoupler. Such a system can also further include electrostatic discharge suppression circuitry resistors coupled between the connector and the optocoupler.

Electrical isolation between IR receiver and further electronic circuits

Fault detection and modification circuit

Telephone equipment protection circuit

Modem loop current detect system to detect an off-hook condition in an

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Carmel, IN, United States of America

Robert Alan Pitsch