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Method and apparatus for processing multimedia signals

  • US 8,024,764 B2
  • Filed: 03/20/2007
  • Issued: 09/20/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/20/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An adjunct device coupled between a Set-Top Box (STB) and a media device, comprising:

  • a first port for connecting the adjunct device to the STB via a first hardwire connection;

    a second port for connecting the adjunct device to the media device via a second hardwire connection;

    a third port for connecting the adjunct device to the media device via a third hardwire connection;

    a controller element that;

    receives a telephony signal from a communication system and an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) multimedia signal supplied by the STB;

    monitors call origination activities in the telephony signal; and

    presents at the media device in whole or in part the telephony and the IPTV multimedia signal according to the call origination activities monitored,wherein the adjunct device comprises a separate unit which is operative to integrate services supplied between the media device and the STB.

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