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Patent
CA 2309197
A method and apparatus allow the function circuitry of a set top box (100) to be readily upgraded or replaced in the field. Replacement or upgraded function circuitry is provided in a self-contained module (201). The set top box (100) is provided with a port (206) through which the module (201) can be electrically connected to the set top box (100). Insertion of the module (201) either bypasses existing function circuitry (101) or is the only function circuitry available to the set top box (100).
L'invention concerne un procédé et un appareil permettant de mettre à niveau ou de remplacer facilement sur place le circuit de fonctions d'un décodeur (100). Le circuit de fonctions de remplacement ou de mise à niveau est prévu dans un module autonome (201). Le décodeur (100) est équipé d'une prise (206) par laquelle le module (201) peut être connecté électriquement au décodeur (100). L'insertion du module (201) permet de contourner le circuit de fonctions (101) existant, ou constitue le seul circuit de fonctions disponible pour le décodeur (201).
Landgraf Henry S.
Pola Vijay K.
General Instrument Corporation
Ridout & Maybee Llp
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