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Methods and apparatus for managing interfaces in a placeshifting device

  • US 8,978,058 B2
  • Filed: 10/15/2013
  • Issued: 03/10/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A placeshifting device configured to receive media content from a media source, the placeshifting device comprising:

  • a controller having a placeshifting mode; and

    a first receiver interface coupled to the controller and the media source, the first receiver interface having a selectable copy-protection capability;

    wherein the controller is configured to;

    disable the copy-protection capability of the first receiver interface when the processor enters a placeshifting mode,determine that the media source implements selectable output control;

    determine whether a second receiver interface is coupled to the media source via the selectable output control; and

    disable the first interface if the second receiver interface is coupled to the media source.

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