WO2002017620A3 - Cable television method and system for remote identification of a set top box - Google Patents

Cable television method and system for remote identification of a set top box Download PDF

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WO2002017620A3
WO2002017620A3 PCT/US2001/026370 US0126370W WO0217620A3 WO 2002017620 A3 WO2002017620 A3 WO 2002017620A3 US 0126370 W US0126370 W US 0126370W WO 0217620 A3 WO0217620 A3 WO 0217620A3
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Abstract

The head end of a cable TV network remotely identifies a subscriber set box (STB) type by using a trigger signal inserted in the video signal vertical blanking interval (VBI) which upon reception in the STB, triggers a return signal (via e.g. internet) identifying the STB type and then transmits enhanced television services in a format compatable with the STB configuration.
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