Patent ID: 7908625
Filing Date: 2011-03-15
Classification: H04L,H04N

Abstract:
1. A network system, comprising: a splitter/isolation module (SIM) configured to receive downstream multimedia signals originating from an external source, the downstream multimedia signals being received in a first frequency range; a primary set-top terminal (STT) coupled to the SIM via a first link, the primary STT being configured to receive downstream multimedia signals in the first frequency range from the external source via the SIM over the first link, the primary STT comprising a tuner system configured to extract selected content signals from the downstream multimedia signals, at least a portion of the selected content signals being processed to generate output signals for presentation on a first local device; and at least one remote device coupled to the SIM via a second link, the at least one remote device being configured to receive downstream multimedia signals in the first frequency range directly from the external source via the SIM over the second link without the downstream multimedia signals being routed through the primary STT, wherein the at least one remote device is configured to process received multimedia signals to generate output signals for presentation on a second local device, and wherein the at least one remote device is configured to send reverse command signals to the primary STT in a second frequency range that does not overlap the first frequency range, the reverse command signals being routed over the second link, through the SIM, and over the first link to the primary STT; the primary STT further comprising: