Satellite broadcast receiving and distribution system
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1. A system that conveys blocks of received satellite broadcasts for selection by remote receiver equipment via a cable, said system comprising:
- a satellite receiving antenna that receives at least first and second distinct blocks of broadcasts from at least one satellite, said first block comprising a first plurality of satellite broadcasts, said second block comprising a second plurality of satellite broadcasts;
at least one block converter coupled to the satellite receiving antenna, said block converter block-frequency-converting at least the first block comprising the first plurality of satellite broadcasts to a different frequency band; and
a coupler, coupled to the block converter, that applies both blocks onto said distribution cable for simultaneous conveyance to the remote receiver equipment.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a satellite broadcast receiving and distribution system that will permit for the transmission of vertical and horizontal or left-hand circular and right-hand circular polarization signals simultaneously via a single coaxial cable. The system of the present invention will accommodate two different polarity commands from two or more different sources at the same time. This satellite broadcast receiving and distribution system of the present invention will provide for the signals received from the satellite to be converted to standard frequencies so as to permit for signals to travel via existing wiring which the present day amplifiers can transport in buildings, high-rises, hospitals, and the like so that satellite broadcasting can be viewed by numerous individuals by way of a single satellite antenna.
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1. A system that conveys blocks of received satellite broadcasts for selection by remote receiver equipment via a cable, said system comprising:
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a satellite receiving antenna that receives at least first and second distinct blocks of broadcasts from at least one satellite, said first block comprising a first plurality of satellite broadcasts, said second block comprising a second plurality of satellite broadcasts;
at least one block converter coupled to the satellite receiving antenna, said block converter block-frequency-converting at least the first block comprising the first plurality of satellite broadcasts to a different frequency band; and
a coupler, coupled to the block converter, that applies both blocks onto said distribution cable for simultaneous conveyance to the remote receiver equipment. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. In a system that conveys blocks of received satellite broadcast signals to receiver equipment, a method comprising:
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obtaining at least first and second blocks of broadcast program signals transmitted by at least one satellite, said first block comprising a first plurality of broadcast program signals, said second block comprising a second plurality of broadcast program signals;
block-frequency-converting at least the first block comprising the first plurality of broadcast program signals to a different frequency band; and
simultaneously applying both the block-frequency-converted first block and the second block to the same cable for carrying to said receiver equipment. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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