Patent ID: 6052554
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: H04H,H04M,H04N

Abstract:
A system for delivering digital program signals from a center to subscriber locations using a satellite with a first satellite transponder, the system comprising:a center, remotely located from the subscriber locations, wherein programs are received from external program sources, comprising a processor to package more than one digital program signal into at least one group or category using a program line up for transmitting the at least one group or category to a first satellite transponder;a first cable headend, comprising:a first satellite dish, wherein the digital program signals are received from the first satellite transponder; anda distributer, connected to the first satellite dish, for sending the digital program signals comprising digital video from the first cable headend to the subscriber locations; anda terminal, located at each subscriber location, wherein the sent digital program signals are received from the first cable headend and at least one digital program signal is processed for subscriber viewing.