System and method for distribution of a television signal

US9106950B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9106950-B2
Application numberUS-13932908-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJun 13, 2008
Priority dateJun 13, 2008
Publication dateAug 11, 2015
Grant dateAug 11, 2015

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A system and method for distribution of media signals. Wireless communications are established between a set-top box and a wireless adapter in communication with a television. The wireless adapter is powered by the television. A signal is received from the set-top box at the wireless adapter. The signal is formatted for wireless communication. The signal is converted to a format displayable by the television. The formatted signal is communicated from the wireless adapter to the television.

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What is claimed: 1. A method for distribution of media signals, the method comprising: establishing wireless communications between one set-top box and at least a first wireless adapter, a second wireless adapter and a powerline adapter wherein the wireless communication between the set top box and the first wireless adapter is transmitted at a first dedicated radio transmission frequency and wherein the wireless communication between the set top box and the second wireless adapte…

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What does patent US9106950B2 cover?
A system and method for distribution of media signals. Wireless communications are established between a set-top box and a wireless adapter in communication with a television. The wireless adapter is powered by the television. A signal is received from the set-top box at the wireless adapter. The signal is formatted for wireless communication. The signal is converted to a format displayable by …
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Howarter Jamie Christopher, Lesher Charles Michael, Ceballos Douglas Bruce, and 1 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H04N21/43615. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 11 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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