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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 31, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 25, 2002
Thomas H. James, Pacific Palisades, CA (US);
Nathan B. Zerbe, El Segundo, CA (US);
Thomas H. James, Pacific Palisades, CA (US);
Nathan B. Zerbe, El Segundo, CA (US);
The DIRECTV Group, Inc., El Segundo, CA (US);
Abstract
A direct broadcast system having a high altitude communication device that transmits broadcast signals, which are received by an antenna, is provided. The system includes an outdoor unit (ODU) electrically coupled to the antenna. The ODU includes a low noise block converter (LNB) that receives and amplifies the broadcast signals. An ODU receiver is electrically coupled to the ODU and selects a desired frequency of the broadcast signals. Integrated receiver and decoders (IRD(s) are electrically coupled to the ODU receiver via a single distribution cable. The IRD(s) convert the broadcast signals into IRD output signals. Methods of performing the same are also provided, herein, including a transport select method and a service select method for receiving the broadcast signals. A direct broadcast system installation method and wireless communication between the ODU and the IRD(s) are also provided.