Patent ID: 9699448
Date: 2017-07-04
CPC Classifications: H04N

Claim:
1. A test apparatus for testing a set top box, comprising: a controller operable to control the apparatus to apply an automated test procedure to the set top box; a memory for storing at least one video input test signal, wherein the controller is configured to control the apparatus to provide the at least one video input test signal from the memory to the set top box; a receiver for receiving from the set top box at least one video output provided by the set top box in response to the at least one video input test signal; and a processor for determining automatically the outcome of at least one test of the test procedure in dependence on the at least one video output, wherein for at least one of the tests, the processor is configured to repeatedly determine during the test whether the set top box has failed the test, and to terminate the test prior to complete receipt and processing of the at least one video input test signal if the test is failed mid-stream.