Patent ID: 6286142
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
A multiple site video distribution system for a single subscriber location, comprising:a set top communications controller operable to receive video information from a telecommunications network over a drop cable, the set top communications controller operable to transmit selected video signals from the video information received over the drop cable on a single feeder line;a first channel selector and signaling unit associated with a first television set and operable to send user input information over a first upstream frequency of the single feeder line to the set top communications controller, the user information including a request to receive a first video signal, the set top communications controller operable to select the first video signal from the video information and modulate the first video signal onto a first downstream frequency of the single feeder line, the set top communications controller operable to send the first video signal to the first channel selector and signaling unit and the first television set over the single feeder line at the first downstream frequency;a second channel selector and signaling unit associated with a second television set and operable to send user input information over a second upstream frequency of the single feeder line to the set top communications controller, the user information including a request to receive a second video signal, the set top communications controller operable to select the second video signal from the video information and modulate the second video signal onto a second downstream frequency of the single feeder line, the set top communications controller operable to send the second video signal to the second channel selector and signaling unit and the second television set over the single feeder line at the second downstream frequency.