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System and method for mapping internet protocol television interference

  • US 8,144,616 B2
  • Filed: 11/02/2009
  • Issued: 03/27/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/02/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device comprising:

  • a memory; and

    a processor coupled to the memory, wherein the memory comprises computer instructions which when executed by the processor, configures the processor to;

    retrieve a plurality of first geographical locations associated with a respective one of a first plurality of customer premises in an Internet Protocol television (IPTV) system;

    retrieve a second geographical location of an amplitude modulation broadcasting facility;

    determine a first plurality of distances between the second geographical location and a respective one of the first geographical locations;

    retrieve a first signal transmission power rating for the amplitude modulation broadcasting facility during daytime hours;

    compare each of the first plurality of distances to a first threshold distance based on the signal transmission power rating for the amplitude modulation broadcasting facility during the daytime hours; and

    identify a second plurality of customer premises that have interference with reception of an IPTV signal when a respective one of the first distances for each of the second plurality of customer premises is less than the first threshold distance.

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