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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 01, 2005
Thomas H. James, Pacific Palisades, CA (US);
Dipak M. Shah, Westminster, CA (US);
Thomas H. James, Pacific Palisades, CA (US);
Dipak M. Shah, Westminster, CA (US);
The DIRECTV Group, Inc., El Segundo, CA (US);
Abstract
Multiple systems for delivering satellite video signals are disclosed. An embodiment of the present invention comprises a module comprising a multiswitch, the multiswitch selectively directing the satellite video signals to a plurality of outputs of the multiswitch, an interface for delivering the satellite video signals to at least one receiver, and a power inserter, coupled between the interface and the at least one receiver, for controlling the flow of signals between the multiswitch and the at least one receiver, wherein the power inserter continuously flows the satellite video signals to the at least one receiver while selectively flowing commands between the module and the at least one receiver.