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Direct broadcast signal distribution methods

  • US 20040060065A1
  • Filed: 09/25/2002
  • Published: 03/25/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/25/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A direct broadcast system having a high altitude communication device transmitting a plurality of broadcast signals and an antenna receiving said plurality of broadcast signals comprising:

  • an outdoor unit (ODU) electrically coupled to said antenna comprising at least one low noise block converter (LNB) receiving and amplifying said broadcast signals;

    an ODU receiver electrically coupled to said ODU and selecting a desired frequency of said broadcast signals; and

    a plurality of integrated receiver and decoders (IRD(s)) electrically coupled to said ODU receiver via a single distribution cable, said plurality of IRD(s) converting said broadcast signals into IRD output signals at said desired frequency.

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