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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 26, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 11, 1998
Arthur R. Tilford, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
Arthur R. Tilford, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
The DIRECTV Group, Inc., El Segundo, CA (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides a system including a portable device capable of displaying information from, and transmitting commands/controls to, a base station audio/video/data source via a local transceiver module. The audio/video/data source may be embodied in a portable or stationary satellite receiver/decoder, a local video source, or any similar device. The present invention allows for highly portable access to satellite information, without need for a satellite reception antenna associated with each portable device, and without disturbing the equipment in direct contact with the satellite as the portable devices are moved in a highly portable manner. Other embodiments of the present invention provide a distribution method and apparatus for use in theater or stadium settings.