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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 10, 2017
Filed:
Sep. 17, 2013
Tivo Solutions Inc., San Carlos, CA (US);
David Lockett, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Kurtis G. Heaton, Pleasanton, CA (US);
James M. Barton, Alviso, CA (US);
Jean Swey Kao, Cupertino, CA (US);
Ching Tong Chow, Fremont, CA (US);
Roderick James McInnis, Milpitas, CA (US);
Andrew Martin Goodman, Menlo Park, CA (US);
TiVo Solutions Inc., San Carlos, CA (US);
Abstract
A multimedia signal processing system utilizes an easily manipulated, low-cost storage and display system that allows the user to view a television program and instantly review previous scenes within the program. The invention also allows the user to store selected programs while simultaneously watching or reviewing another. A versatile system architecture enables providing the invention in multiple configurations, each adapted to receive input signals from a different source. At the highest level, the system includes an input section and an output section. Across all configurations, the output section remains substantially the same, while the input section varies according to the signal type and the source. Thus, several configurations are provided, each one requiring only minor system board modifications. The system architecture thus simplifies the design and manufacturing challenge presented by producing units to serve different markets, such as digital satellite, digital cable and analog cable.