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Methods and apparatus for centralized and decentralized emergency alert messaging

  • US 20090248828A1
  • Filed: 03/28/2008
  • Published: 10/01/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A client device adapted for use within an IP network, comprising:

  • a receiver, said receiver adapted to receive content from said network;

    a decoder, said decoder adapted to decode said content;

    a content rendering apparatus, said rendering apparatus adapted to render said content; and

    a processor, said processor adapted to run at least one computer program, said at least one program configured to;

    register with a network entity;

    receive and decode emergency alert data based at least in part on said registration;

    substantially preempt at least an audio portion of said content being decoded and rendered on said client device; and

    render said decoded emergency alert data.

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