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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 30, 2015
Filed:
May. 21, 2004
Applicants:
Bradley J. Beale, Manhattan Beach, CA (US);
Tommi J. Iten, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Inventors:
Bradley J. Beale, Manhattan Beach, CA (US);
Tommi J. Iten, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Assignee:
The DIRECTV Group, Inc., El Segundo, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H04N 21/418 (2011.01); H04N 21/434 (2011.01); H04N 21/435 (2011.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H04N 21/4181 (2013.01); H04N 21/418 (2013.01); H04N 21/434 (2013.01); H04N 21/4341 (2013.01); H04N 21/435 (2013.01);
Abstract
Video loop apparatus and methods for use with digital television systems are disclosed. The methods and apparatus store a media file loop in a receiver and retrieve the media file loop to generate a video loop signal based on the media file loop. The video loop signal is output for display to a television, a video monitor or the like.