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Content distribution system and method for optimizing multiplexed transport channels

  • US 8,276,181 B1
  • Filed: 12/21/2007
  • Issued: 09/25/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/21/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A content distribution system, comprising:

  • a distribution center configured to receive and apply program content on a set of program channels;

    a head-end processor configured to selectively identify subsets of the program channels in accordance with a respective score associated with the plurality of program channels; and

    a multi-channel switch coupled to the distribution center, a first multiplexer and a second multiplexer, the multi-channel switch configured to apply program channels to respective inputs of the first multiplexer and the second multiplexer in response to the head-end processor;

    wherein the head-end processor selectively identifies the subsets of the program channels based on scores responsive to the likelihood that a channel change at a destination will require a tuner to select a program channel that was processed by the other of the first multiplexer and the second multiplexer.

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