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Generic data processing engine

  • US 7,890,978 B2
  • Filed: 04/05/2001
  • Issued: 02/15/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/06/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A receiver for processing data, wherein said receiver comprises:

  • a front end configured to receive a broadcast signal including a format definition expressed in a Backus Naur Form, wherein said format definition comprises a description of a grammar which defines a syntax of a target language; and

    a generic data processing engine configured to;

    receive said format definition;

    receive additional data which conforms to the target language;

    produce an internal representation of the syntax and semantics;

    create at least one mask for use in processing additional data, the mask being based upon said internal representation; and

    process the additionally received data in accordance with the format definition using the mask.

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