United States Patent
US Patent 5073930: Method and system for receiving and distributing…
US 5073930 · granted 1991-12-17
| Patent Number | 5073930 |
|---|---|
| Title | Method and system for receiving and distributing satellite transmitted television signals |
| Filed | 1989-10-19 |
| Granted | 1991-12-17 |
| Inventor(s) | James A. Green, Brian F. Hearn |
| Assignee | Global Communications Inc |
| CPC Classification | H04H40/00, H04H20/95, H04H40/18 |
| Number of Claims | 10 |
Abstract
A television distribution system includes a frequency agile satellite transponder down converter operating in the satellite block converted frequency range, typically 950-1450 MHz, along with an IF stage incorporating bandpass filtering and a frquency agile up converter. This arrangement allows a head-end configuration with optimum selection of transponders from one or more satellites and with both vertical and horizontal polarities. The transponders are converted to an available slot allowing twelve slots to accommodate transponders of preference. The block may then be distributed to multiple subscribers in apartment complexes, condominiums and subdivisions.
Claims Summary
1. A satellite television signal distribution system comprising:at least one satellite antenna receiving a block of signals transmitted by satellite, said block being disposed within a first frequency range;