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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 12, 2019
Filed:
Sep. 14, 2017
At&t Intellectual Property I, L.p., Atlanta, GA (US);
At&t Mobility Ii Llc, Atlanta, GA (US);
Christopher P. Gilboy, Freehold, NJ (US);
Matthew Pitz, Downingtown, PA (US);
AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P, Atlanta, GA (US);
AT&T MOBILITY II LLC, Atlanta, GA (US);
Abstract
A distribution system for transmitting media content programs to premises equipment via a satellite transmission path addresses signal degradation caused by atmospheric conditions and other factors. Upon detection of a degradation of the satellite signal, the system may begin transmitting the content using an alternative signal path, such as a terrestrial IP network. The satellite transmission path is brought back on line after the satellite link is restored. Alternatively, the system may begin recording the signal in the media distribution system for transmission via the satellite link after the link is restored.