A plug-in receiver

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a plug-in receiver (214) comprising at least one antenna (208) configured to receive a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals over a frequency range. The plug-in receiver (214) comprises RF circuitry (212) configured to convert the plurality of RF signals to intermediate frequency (IF) signals. The plug-in receiver (214) comprises a plurality of modules configured to convert the plurality of IF signals into at least one transport stream (TS). The plug- in receiver (214) is configured to convert the at least one TS stream into a plurality of Universal Serial Bus (USB) signals.

Description

A PLUG-IN RECEIVERRESERVATION OF RIGHTS

[0001] A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material, which is subject to intellectual property rights such as, but are not limited to, copyright, design, trademark, Integrated Circuit (IC) layout design, and / or trade dress protection, belonging to Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) or its affiliates (hereinafter referred as owner). The owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent files or records, but otherwise reserves all rights whatsoever. All rights to such intellectual property are fully reserved by the owner.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of telecommunication networks. The present disclosure relates to a plug-in receiver that allows users to receive video broadcasts across multiple channels via mobile network infrastructure.DEFINITIONS

[0003] As used in the present disclosure, the following terms are generally intended to have the meaning as set forth below, except to the extent that the context in which they are used indicates otherwise.

[0004] The term ‘Universal Serial Bus (USB)’ used herein in the specification refers to a standard interface that enables the connection and communication between computers and peripheral devices. The USB supports data transfer and power supply through a single cable, simplifying connectivity and enhancing usability.

[0005] The term “Plug-in receiver” used herein in the specification refers to a type of electronic device designed to receive signals (e.g., radio, TV, or data transmissions) and is built in a compact form that can be directly plugged into another device (e.g., mobile phone) or power source without requiring extensive wiring or installation.

[0006] The term ‘Dongle’ used herein in the specification refers to a small hardware device that connects to a computer or other electronic devices, typically via a USB port, to provide additional functionality or enable specific features.

[0007] The term ‘Band Pass Filter (BPF)’ used herein in the specification refers to an electronic filter that allows signals within a specific frequency range to pass through while attenuating frequencies outside that range.

[0008] The term ‘Low Power Double Data Rate 4 (LPDDR4)’ used herein in the specification refers to a type of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) that provides high-speed data transfer and energy efficiency, designed for use in mobile and portable devices to enhance performance while minimizing power consumption.

[0009] The term ‘Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC)’ used herein in the specification refers to a semiconductor device that manages and regulates power distribution within an electronic system, handling tasks such as voltage regulation, power sequencing, and battery management to optimize energy use and ensure stable operation.

[0010] The term ‘Secure Digital Input Output (SDIO)’ used herein in the specification refers to an extension of a secure digital (SD) card standard that allows for additional input and output functions beyond simple data storage, enabling devices to interface with peripherals such as Wi-Fi modules, Bluetooth adapters, and other input / output (I / O) devices.

[0011] The term ‘Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)’ used herein in the specification refers to a synchronous serial communication protocol used for short-distance data exchange between a master device and one or more peripheral devices.

[0012] The term ‘Transport Stream (TS)’ used herein in the specification refers to a digital container format used for broadcasting and streaming multimedia data, such as audio and video, over networks. The TS is designed to handle data from multiple sources, encapsulating it into packets with error correction to ensure reliable transmission and synchronization.

[0013] The term ‘Direct-to-Mobile (D2M)’ used herein in the specification refers to a technology or service that enables content, such as broadcast signals, media, or information, to be transmitted directly to mobile devices like smartphones and tablets without the need for intermediary devices or infrastructure. The D2M allows for seamless delivery of data or media directly to users' mobile devices in real-time.

[0014] The term “Expandable Antenna” used herein in the specification refers to a type of antenna that can be extended or unfolded to increase its length or surface area, enhancing its ability to receive or transmit signals. The expandable antenna is also retracted or collapsed for storage or portability when not in use.

[0015] These definitions are in addition to those expressed in the art.BACKGROUND

[0016] The following description of related art is intended to provide background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section be used only to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to the present disclosure, and not as admissions of prior art.

[0017] Wireless communication technology has rapidly evolved over the past few decades. The first generation of wireless communication technology was analog, offering only voice services. Further, text messaging and data services became possible when the second-generation (2G) technology was introduced. The third generation (3G) technology marked the introduction of high-speed internet access, mobile video calling, and location-based services. The fourth generation (4G) technology revolutionized the wireless communication with faster data speeds, improved network coverage, and security. Currently, fifth generation (5G) technology is being deployed, offering significantly faster data speeds, lower latency, and the ability to connect many devices simultaneously. These advancements represent a significant leap forward fromprevious generations, enabling enhanced mobile broadband, improved Internet of Things (loT) connectivity, and more efficient use of network resources. Looking ahead, the sixth generation (6G) technology promises to build upon these advancements, pushing the boundaries of wireless communication even further. While the 5G technology is still being rolled out globally, research and development into the 6G are already underway, with the aim of revolutionizing the way we connect and interact with technology.

[0018] Conventional video broadcasting and emergency communication systems have relied on extensive infrastructure, such as television (TV) towers and internetbased streaming platforms. However, these systems present several disadvantages. The conventional TV broadcasting system requires a network of physical towers to distribute signals, which involves high costs, complex maintenance, and substantial power consumption. Similarly, conventional internet-based services depend on robust and uninterrupted internet connectivity, which can be vulnerable to disruption during critical situations.

[0019] In emergencies, such as riots or natural disasters, the reliability of internet services is often compromised, leaving the public without access to crucial information. This dependency on internet connectivity makes it difficult to ensure continuous and effective communication during such events.

[0020] Further, the conventional video broadcasting and emergency communication systems also struggle to adapt to rapidly changing conditions, limiting their effectiveness in disseminating important messages.

[0021] There is, therefore, a need for improved techniques that overcome the limitations of conventional broadcast receivers.OBJECTIVES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0022] Some of the objectives of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:

[0023] An objective of the present disclosure is to provide a system and a method for interfacing a plug-in receiver with a plurality of user equipments (UEs).

[0024] Another objective of the present disclosure is to provide a plug-in direct- to-mobile (D2M) receiver (interchangeably referred to as plug-in receiver). In examples, the plug-in receiver may be a Universal Serial Bus (USB) dongle.

[0025] Another objective of the present disclosure is to provide the plug-in receiver designed to be plugged into a mobile device, tablet, or smart TV.

[0026] Another objective of the present disclosure is to provide the plug-in receiver that includes an expandable antenna to improve signal reception and allow users to receive high-definition video content directly through the mobile network infrastructure.

[0027] Another objective of the present disclosure is to enable the direct broadcasting of important messages from government agencies to mobile devices during emergencies.

[0028] Another objective of the present disclosure is to ensure that critical information can be communicated effectively even when traditional communication channels or internet services are unavailable.

[0029] Another objective of the present disclosure is to deliver video content to an unlimited number of recipients without overloading a network.

[0030] Another objective of the present disclosure is to provide a plug-in receiver engineered to prevent network strain and maintain service quality while distributing high-definition video.

[0031] Another objective of the present disclosure is to reduce infrastructure complexity and costs by utilizing advancements from the next-generation broadcast standard.

[0032] Another objective of the present disclosure is to eliminate the need for traditional TV towers, lower expenses, and minimize power consumption.

[0033] Another objective of the present disclosure is to enhance user experience by integrating a mobile application that allows users to stream video content directly from the network infrastructure to their devices.

[0034] Another objective of the present disclosure is to ensure that video broadcasts and emergency communications are accessible and reliable, regardless of the user’s location or the status of conventional infrastructure.

[0035] Other objectives and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.SUMMARY

[0036] In an exemplary embodiment, a system comprising a plug-in receiver is disclosed. The plug-in receiver is configured to interface with a plurality of user equipments (UEs). The plug-in receiver comprises at least one antenna configured to receive a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals over a frequency range. A RF circuitry is configured to process the plurality of RF signals into a corresponding set of intermediate frequency (IF) signals. The RF circuitry is configured to transform the IF signals into at least one transport stream (TS) and convert the at least one TS stream into a plurality of Universal Serial Bus (USB) signals for output to at least one UE from amongst the plurality of UEs.

[0037] In some embodiments, the at least one antenna is an expandable antenna.

[0038] In some embodiments, the RF circuitry comprises at least one of aQuadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) demodulator, an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) demodulator, a Low-Density Parity-Check (LDPC) decoder, and a Transport Stream (TS) decoder.

[0039] In some embodiments, the plurality of UEs comprises, but is not limited to, a phone, a television, and a wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) router.

[0040] In some embodiments, the plug-in receiver is configured to operate with an application configured on at least one UE. The application is configured to stream media content from a network to the at least one UE.

[0041] In another exemplary embodiment, a method for interfacing a plug-in receiver with a plurality of user equipments (UEs) is disclosed. The method comprises receiving, by at least one antenna, a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals over a frequency range. The method comprises processing, by a RF circuitry, the plurality of RF signals into corresponding set of intermediate frequency (IF) signals. The method comprises transforming, by the RF circuitry, the IF signals into at least one transport stream (TS). The method comprises converting, by the RF circuitry, the at least one TS stream into a plurality of Universal Serial Bus (USB) signals for output to at least UE from amongst the plurality of UEs.

[0042] In another exemplary embodiment, a plug-in receiver is disclosed. The plug-in receiver includes at least one antenna configured to receive a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals over a frequency range and a RF circuitry configured to process the plurality of RF signals into a corresponding set of intermediate frequency (IF) signals, transform the IF signals into at least one transport stream (TS), and convert the at least one TS stream into a plurality of Universal Serial Bus (USB) signals for output to at least one UE from amongst the plurality of UEs, wherein the plug-in receiver configured to interface with a plurality of user equipments (UEs) (104) to provide the TS stream.

[0043] In another exemplary embodiment, a user equipment (UE) communicatively coupled with a plug-in receiver is disclosed. The coupling includes performing, by the plug-in receiver, a connection setup with the UE, and upon setting up the connection, interfacing of the plug-in receiver (214) with the UE (104) is performed by the method for interfacing a plug-in receiver with a plurality of UE.

[0044] In yet another exemplary embodiment, a computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising instructions that,when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to execute a method for interfacing a plug-in receiver with a plurality of user equipments (UEs) is disclosed. The method comprises receiving, by at least one antenna, a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals over a frequency range. The method comprises processing, by a RF circuitry, the plurality of RF signals into a corresponding set of intermediate frequency (IF) signals. The method comprises transforming, by the RF circuitry, the IF signals into at least one transport stream (TS). The method comprises converting, by the RF circuitry, the at least one TS stream into a plurality of Universal Serial Bus (USB) signals for output to at least UE from amongst the plurality of UEs.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING

[0045] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein, and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the disclosed methods and systems in which like reference numerals, refer to the same parts throughout the different drawings. Components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale; emphasis is instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present disclosure. Some drawings may indicate the components using block diagrams and may not represent the internal circuitry of each component. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that disclosure of such drawings includes disclosure of electrical components, electronic components, or circuitry commonly used to implement such components.

[0046] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary network architecture implementing a system for interfacing a plug-in receiver with a plurality of user equipments (UEs), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of the system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary system architecture comprising the plug-in receiver with built-in radio frequency (RF) circuitry, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary schematic diagram describing a connection between the plug-in receiver and a UE, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram of a method for interfacing the plug-in receiver with the plurality of UEs, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0051] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary computer system in which or with which the embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented.

[0052] The foregoing shall be more apparent from the following more detailed description of the disclosure.LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS100 - Network architecture102 - User(s)104 - User Equipment (UE)106 - Network108 - System200 - Block diagram202 - Processor(s)204 - Memory206 - Interface(s)208 - Radio Frequency (RF) Circuitry210 - Database212 - Antenna214 - Plug-in Receiver 300 - System Architecture303 - Receiver304 - Band pass filter (BSP)305 - Power Section306 - RF tuner and Demodulator 308 - Embedded Multimedia Card (eMMC)310 - Receiver Memory312 - Receiver Central Processing Unit (CPU)314 - Not OR (NOR) flash316 - Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface 320 - Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC)322- Buck Regulator324 - Power Memory326 - Power CPU328 - Power RF tuner330 - Board module332 - Charging USB400 - Schematic Diagram 402 - Capacitors404 - Inductors500 - Flow Diagram600 - Computer System610 - External Storage Device 620 - Bus630 - Main Memory640 - Read Only Memory650 - Mass Storage Device660 - Communication Port 670 - ProcessorDETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, various specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that embodimentsof the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. Several features described hereafter can each be used independently of one another or with any combination of other features. An individual feature may not address any of the problems discussed above or might address only some of the problems discussed above. Some of the problems discussed above might not be fully addressed by any of the features described herein. Example embodiments of the present disclosure are described below, as illustrated in various drawings in which like reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the different drawings.

[0054] The ensuing description provides exemplary embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure. Rather, the ensuing description of the exemplary embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing an exemplary embodiment. It should be understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as set forth.

[0055] Specific details are given in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. For example, circuits, systems, networks, processes, and other components may be shown as components in block diagram form in order not to obscure the embodiments in unnecessary detail. In other instances, well-known circuits, processes, algorithms, structures, and techniques may be shown without unnecessary detail in order to avoid obscuring the embodiments.

[0056] Also, it is noted that individual embodiments may be described as a process that is depicted as a flowchart, a flow diagram, a data flow diagram, a structure diagram, or a block diagram. Although a flowchart may describe the operations as a sequential process, many of the operations can be performed in parallel or concurrently. In addition, the order of the operations may be re-arranged. A process is terminated when its operations are completed but could have additional steps not included in afigure. A process may correspond to a method, a function, a procedure, a subroutine, a subprogram, etc. When a process corresponds to a function, its termination can correspond to a return of the function to the calling function or the main function.

[0057] The word “exemplary” and / or “demonstrative” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. For the avoidance of doubt, the subject matter disclosed herein is not limited by such examples. In addition, any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” and / or “demonstrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs, nor is it meant to preclude equivalent exemplary structures and techniques known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “includes,” “has,” “contains,” and other similar words are used in either the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive like the term “comprising” as an open transition word without precluding any additional or other elements.

[0058] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” or “an instance” or “one instance” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0059] The terminology used herein is to describe particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and / or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements,components, and / or groups thereof. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. It should be noted that the terms “mobile device”, “user equipment”, “user device”, “communication device”, “device” and similar terms are used interchangeably for the purpose of describing the invention. These terms are not intended to limit the scope of the invention or imply any specific functionality or limitations on the described embodiments. The use of these terms is solely for convenience and clarity of description. The invention is not limited to any particular type of device or equipment, and it should be understood that other equivalent terms or variations thereof may be used interchangeably without departing from the scope of the invention as defined herein.

[0060] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment, as well as other embodiments of the disclosure, will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.

[0061] The conventional internet-based services depend on robust and uninterrupted internet connectivity, which can be vulnerable to disruption during critical situations. In emergencies, such as riots or natural disasters, the reliability of internet services is often compromised, leaving the public without access to crucial information. This dependency on internet connectivity makes it difficult to ensure continuous and effective communication during such events. Further, the conventional video broadcasting and emergency communication systems also struggle to adapt to rapidly changing conditions, limiting their effectiveness in disseminating important messages.

[0062] The present disclosure addresses these challenges by providing a plug-in receiver such as a Universal Serial Bus (USB) dongle designed to be plugged into a mobile device, a tablet, a Wi-Fi Router, and a smart television (TV). The plug-in receiver enables the reception of video broadcasts across multiple channels via mobile network infrastructure. The present disclosure utilizes existing cellular networks to deliver video content directly to mobile devices, tablets, Wi-Fi routers, and smart TVs, eliminating the need for traditional broadcast towers or satellite connections. In critical situations where internet services may be suspended, such as during riots or emergencies, the present disclosure ensures that government agencies can broadcast essential messages directly to the mobile devices of the users. Thus, important information can reach individuals promptly and reliably, even when conventional communication methods are disrupted. The present disclosure enhances network coverage by integrating with the established mobile network while significantly reducing infrastructure costs. The present disclosure provides a cost-effective plug-in receiver that expands coverage efficiently by utilizing existing infrastructure and reducing the need for additional physical and power resources. The present disclosure is advantageous in densely populated urban areas with limited space, and the conventional broadcast techniques face significant logistical and financial constraints.

[0063] The present disclosure provides the plug-in receiver for direct connectivity to mobile devices or tablets, allowing users to receive high-definition video content across multiple channels via mobile network infrastructure. The plug-in receiver efficiently delivers high-quality video, such as live sports events or critical information, to users without restrictions on the number of recipients. Utilizing the mobile network for broadcast purposes ensures that there is no overload on cellular networks, thereby maintaining stable and uninterrupted service even during peak usage times.

[0064] In an embodiment, the plug-in receiver, i.e., the USB dongle, is a direct-to- mobile (D2M) dongle, designed to be plugged into the mobile device, the tablet, the Wi-Fi router or the smart TV via the USB. The plug-in receiver includes an expandableantenna to enhance signal reception. The plug-in receiver accompanies a mobile application (app) that allows users to stream high- definition (HD) video content directly from the network infrastructure to their devices. The plug-in receiver is an advanced device designed to enhance mobile connectivity by providing users with seamless access to high-definition video broadcasts through a USB interface. Thus, the present disclosure ensures seamless delivery of video broadcasts, such as live events or essential information, without imposing limitations on the number of recipients, thereby preventing overload on cellular networks.

[0065] In an embodiment, the present disclosure encompasses several critical components, including system board design, Physical Layer (PHY) development, and mechanical design. The system board design involves crafting a detailed circuit layout to integrate all electronic components, such as microcontrollers, power management integrated circuits (PMICs), memory modules, and connectors. This ensures efficient power distribution and reliable connectivity between the USB interface and the expandable antenna. The PHY development focuses on creating the physical layer of the communication system, which includes designing circuits for analog-to-digital conversion, modulation, and demodulation to handle the transmission and reception of signals over the USB interface. This ensures compatibility with USB standards, optimal data throughput, and robust signal integrity for high-definition video streaming. Meanwhile, the mechanical design addresses the physical aspects of the plug-in receiver, including creating a compact, durable enclosure that protects the internal electronics and facilitates effective heat dissipation and signal reception. Mechanical design also involves functional considerations for ease of use and portability, and aesthetic design to meet user preferences. Thus, the system board design, PHY development, and mechanical design ensure that the plug-in receiver functions efficiently, providing a reliable solution for streaming high-definition content directly to mobile devices.

[0066] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0067] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary network architecture implementing a system (108) for interfacing a plug-in receiver with a plurality of user equipments (UEs), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0068] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the network architecture (100) may include one or more user equipments (UEs) (104-1, 104-2... 104-N) associated with one or more users (102-1, 102-2... 102-N) in an environment. A person of ordinary skill in the art will understand that one or more users (102-1, 102-2... 102-N) may collectively be referred to as the users (102). Similarly, a person of ordinary skill in the art will understand that one or more UEs (104-1, 104-2... 104-N) may be collectively referred to as the UE (104). Although only three UEs (104) are depicted in FIG. 1, however, any number of the UE (104) may be included without departing from the scope of the ongoing description.

[0069] In an embodiment, the UE (104) may include a phone. The phone includes, but is not limited to, a smartphone, a feature phone, a tablet with telephony capability, a wearable communication device, or any portable electronic device configured for voice or data communication. In some examples, the phone includes, but is not limited to, a processor, memory, transceiver, user interface, input / output ports, sensors (e.g., accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor), and a power supply. In one embodiment, the phone may be a smart devices operating in a smart environment, for example, an Internet of Things (loT) system. In such an embodiment, the UE (104) may include, but is not limited to, smartphones, smart watches, smart sensors (e.g., mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, etc.), networked appliances, networked peripheral devices, networked lighting system, communication devices, networked vehicle accessories, networked vehicular devices, smart accessories, tablets, smart television (TV), computers, smart security system, smart home system, other devices for monitoring or interacting with or for the users (102) and / or entities, or any combinationthereof. A person of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the UE (104) may include, but not limited to, intelligent, multi-sensing, network-connected devices, that may integrate seamlessly with each other and / or with a central server or a cloudcomputing system or any other device that is network- connected.

[0070] Additionally, in some embodiments, the UE (104) may include, but is not limited to, a handheld wireless communication device (e.g., a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet device, and so on), a wearable computer device (e.g., a headmounted display computer device, a head-mounted camera device, a wristwatch computer device, and so on), a Global Positioning System (GPS) device, a laptop computer, a tablet computer, or another type of portable computer, a media playing device, a portable gaming system, and / or any other type of computer device with wireless communication capabilities, and the like. In an embodiment, the UE (104) may include, but is not limited to, any electrical, electronic, electromechanical, or equipment, or a combination of one or more of the above devices, such as virtual reality (VR) devices, augmented reality (AR) devices, laptop, a general-purpose computer, desktop, personal digital assistant, tablet computer, mainframe computer, or any other computing device, wherein the UE (104) may include one or more in-built or externally coupled accessories including, but not limited to, a visual aid device such as a camera, an audio aid, a microphone, a keyboard, and input devices for receiving input from the user (102) or the entity such as touchpad, touch-enabled screen, electronic pen, and the like. A person of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the UE (104) may not be restricted to the mentioned devices and various other devices may be used.

[0071] Referring to FIG. 1, the UE (104) may communicate with the system (108) through a network (wireless communication network) (106) for sending or receiving various types of data. In an embodiment, the network (106) may include at least one of a fifth generation (5G) network, sixth generation (6G) network, or the like. The network (106) may enable the UE (104) to communicate with other devices in the network architecture (100) and / or with the system (108). The network (106) mayinclude a wireless card or some other transceiver connection to facilitate this communication. In another embodiment, the network (106) may be implemented as, or include any of a variety of different communication technologies such as a wide area network (WAN), a local area network (LAN), a wireless network, a mobile network, a Virtual Private Network (VPN), the Internet, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), or the like.

[0072] In an embodiment, the network (106) may include, by way of example but not limitation, at least a portion of one or more networks having one or more nodes that transmit, receive, forward, generate, buffer, store, route, switch, process, or a combination thereof, etc. one or more messages, packets, signals, waves, voltage or current levels, some combination thereof, or so forth. The network (106) may also include, by way of example but not limitation, one or more of a wireless network, a wired network, an internet, an intranet, a public network, a private network, a packet- switched network, a circuit-switched network, an ad hoc network, an infrastructure network, a Public-Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), a cable network, a cellular network, a satellite network, a fiber optic network, or some combination thereof.

[0073] In an aspect, the system comprises a plug-in receiver (i.e., plug-in receiver (214) as shown in FIGs. 2-4). The UE (104) is communicatively coupled with the plugin receiver. The plug-in receiver performs a connection setup with the UE (104). The plug-in receiver connects to the UE (104) through a universal serial bus (USB) connection (e.g., USB port). After connecting the plug-in receiver with the UE through the USB, USB access permission prompts may be allowed on the UE. Communication settings (e.g., baud rate or protocol) are configured, if necessary. Upon setting up the connection, the plug-in receiver is interfaced with the UE as explained in detail in FIG. 2-5. Further, after interfacing the plug-in receiver with the UE, an application installed on the UE allows the users to stream content (e.g., video) from a network operator.

[0074] Although FIG. 1 shows exemplary components of the network architecture (100), in other embodiments, the network architecture (100) may include fewercomponents, different components, differently arranged components, or additional functional components than depicted in FIG. 1. Additionally, or alternatively, one or more components of the network architecture (100) may perform functions described as being performed by one or more other components of the network architecture (100).

[0075] FIG. 2, with reference to FIG. 1, illustrates an exemplary block diagram (200) of the system (108), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0076] Referring to FIG. 2, in an embodiment, the system (108) may include one or more processor(s) (202). The one or more processor(s) (202) may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and / or any devices that process data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) (202) may be configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (204) of the system (108). The memory (204) may be configured to store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines in a non- transitory computer readable storage medium, which may be fetched and executed to create or share data packets over a network service. The memory (204) may include any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as random-access memory (RAM), or non-volatile memory such as erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM), flash memory, and the like.

[0077] In an embodiment, the system (108) may include an interface(s) (206). The interface(s) (206) may include a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output devices (I / O), storage devices, and the like. The interface(s) (206) may facilitate communication through the system (108). The interface(s) (206) may also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of the system (108). Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, a plug-in receiver (214) and a database (210).

[0078] In an embodiment, the system (108) may include the database (210) that includes data that may be either stored or generated as a result of functionalitiesimplemented by any of the components of the processor (202) or the plug-in receiver (214).

[0079] The system (108) comprises the plug-in receiver (214). The plug-in receiver (214) is configured to interface with the plurality of UEs (104). In an aspect, the plug-in receiver (214) may be an Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) RF receiver (e.g., ATSC 3.0). The ATSC 3.0 refers to an Advanced Television Systems Committee digital TV broadcast standard. The ATSC 3.0 is designed to deliver higher quality video and audio, improved reception, and interactive, internet- connected features to over-the-air (OTA) broadcasting.

[0080] In an operative aspect, the plug-in receiver (214) comprises at least one antenna (212) and an RF circuitry (208).

[0081] The plug-in receiver (214) receives broadcast signals over-the-air (OTA) and decodes using the ATSC standard, which defines how signals are compressed, transmitted, and received over the air. The plug-in receiver (214) captures digital signals through the antenna (212) and then decodes those signals into video and audio that may be watched on the user equipment (e.g., mobile phone) (104).

[0082] In an aspect, the at least one antenna (212) is an expandable antenna (also referred to as a flexible antenna). The expandable antenna is a type of antenna that may be extended or unfolded to increase its length or surface area, enhancing its ability to receive or transmit signals. The expandable antenna is adjustable in length or shape, i.e., manually or automatically extended and retracted for storage or portability when not in use. This saves space and improves portability. Extending the antenna increases signal strength or frequency range and improves the performance. The expandable antenna (i.e., flexible antenna) allows the signals to be received over a distance. The expandable antenna uses a single frequency for broadcasting, allowing the plug-in receiver to receive data from multiple cell sites. Since all the cell sites broadcast on the same frequency, the plug-in receiver may pick up signals from multiple cell towerssimultaneously. This improves reception quality and reduces signal dropouts, especially in areas with overlapping coverage.

[0083] The RF circuitry (208) comprises at least one of a Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) demodulator, an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) demodulator, a Low-Density Parity-Check (LDPC) decoder, and a Transport Stream (TS) decoder.

[0084] In an aspect, the QAM is a modulation scheme that conveys data by changing (modulating) both the amplitude and phase of a carrier wave. It combines Amplitude Modulation (AM) and Phase Shift Keying (PSK). The QAM demodulator performs the reverse of QAM modulation. The QAM demodulator receives the QAM signal over RF, cable, or optical link. The QAM demodulator separates the signal into two components In-phase (I) and Quadrature (Q). The I and Q values are mapped onto a constellation diagram to determine the transmitted symbol. The QAM demodulator converts the symbols back into the original digital bits.

[0085] In an aspect, the OFDM modulator is a component that transmits data by splitting it across multiple orthogonal subcarriers. Each subcarrier is modulated with part of the data using techniques (e.g., QAM). The modulated signals are combined using an Inverse Fast Fourier Transform (IFFT) to form the final time-domain OFDM signal. In an aspect, the OFDM demodulator is used to recover data from the OFDM signal. It first removes the cyclic prefix, then applies a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) to convert the signal from time to frequency domain, separating the orthogonal subcarriers. Each subcarrier is then equalized to correct for channel distortion. Finally, the symbols are de-mapped and decoded to retrieve the original digital data.

[0086] In an aspect, an LDPC coder refers to a component that encodes a message into a codeword using a Low-Density Parity-Check (LDPC) code before transmission or storage. The coder adds redundant parity bits to the original data bits so that errors introduced during transmission can be detected and corrected by the LDPC decoder. The LDPC decoder refers to a component that recovers the original message from anoisy, error-prone received signal encoded with the LDPC code. It uses an iterative process that passes probabilistic messages between variable nodes (representing bits) and check nodes (representing parity checks) based on the LDPC parity-check matrix. By updating these messages repeatedly, the decoder estimates the most likely transmitted bits, correcting errors introduced during transmission.

[0087] In an aspect, the TS encoder takes audio, video, and data streams and formats them into a standardized packetized format called a Moving Picture Experts Group - Transport Stream (MPEG-TS). It breaks the input data into fixed-size packets and adds headers with synchronization and error-checking information. This encoding allows multiple streams to be multiplexed and transmitted reliably over broadcast systems (e.g., digital video broadcasting (DVB), advanced television systems committee (ATSC), or internet protocol television (IPTV)). In an aspect, the TS decoder refers to a component used to process MPEG-2 Transport Streams, which are commonly used for digital TV broadcasting and video streaming. These streams contain multiplexed data (i.e., audio, video, subtitles, and metadata all combined into a single stream. The TS decoder demultiplexes the multiplexed data, separating the components for individual processing. It then decodes the compressed audio and video formats into playable media. This allows the content to be viewed or recorded on devices. TS decoders are essential for converting broadcast or recorded TS data into a usable format for end-users.

[0088] In an aspect, the at least one antenna (212) is configured to receive a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals over a frequency range. In an operative aspect, the antenna (212) is configured to receive broadcast signals over the frequency range (e.g., 580MHz) and then pass them to the RF circuitry (208).

[0089] The broadcast signals are electromagnetic radio waves used to transmit information (e.g., television, radio, or data) over the air from a transmitter (e.g., a TV station, public or commercial broadcasters) to receivers (e.g., antennas on TVs, mobile phones, or radios). The broadcast signals are received freely with the antenna and acompatible receiver. The broadcast signals are transmitted over the frequency ranges, for example, very high frequency (VHF), ranging from 54 MHz to 216 MHz and ultra- high frequency (UHF), ranging from 470 MHz to 608 MHz.

[0090] The RF circuitry (208) is configured to process the plurality of RF signals into a corresponding set of intermediate frequency (IF) signals. In an operative aspect, the RF circuitry (208) processes the RF signals (i.e., broadband signals) to convert the RF signals (i.e., broadband signals) to IF signals. In an aspect, the IF signals refer to frequency signals to which a carrier signal is shifted, either during transmission or reception, as an intermediary step. This shifting process is achieved by mixing the carrier signal with a local oscillator signal, resulting in the intermediate frequency. IFs are commonly used in the receiver, which are used for easier filtering, amplification, and demodulation of the signal.

[0091] The RF circuitry (208) processes the RF signals to down convert the RF signals to IF signals. By translating all incoming RF signals to the same IF, the RF circuitry (208) may more efficiently and accurately filter, amplify, and decode the desired signals for further processing.

[0092] The RF circuitry (208) is configured to transform the IF signals into at least one transport stream (TS). In an aspect, the IF signals are transformed into at least one transport stream (TS) to convert the IF signals into a digital format suitable for transmission or further processing. The IF signals are first demodulated to extract the embedded audio, video, and data. These contents are then packaged into one or more transport streams (e.g., MPEG Transport Streams (TS)). The transport stream refers to a standardized digital format used for delivering multimedia content (i.e., audio, video). The step of transformation of the IF signals into transport stream (TS) is essential in broadcast systems to organize and transmit multiple channels efficiently. The resulting TS may be sent over IP networks, stored, or further processed for display or distribution.

[0093] The RF circuitry (208) is configured to convert the at least one TS stream into a plurality of Universal Serial Bus (USB) signals for output to at least one UE from amongst the plurality of UEs. In an aspect, at least one TS stream is converted into a plurality of USB signals by using a TS to USB bridge to reformat the TS streams (i.e., MPEG Transport Stream (TS), which carries audio, video, and data) for transmission over USB interfaces (e.g., USB (316) as shown in FIGs. 3 and 4). In an aspect, the TS to USB bridge refers to a hardware interface that converts the TS data, which is used for digital video and audio, into a format that is transmitted over a USB connection to the UE (e.g., mobile phone).

[0094] The conversion of the TS streams into USB signals involves adapting the TS into a format compatible with USB protocols. The TS streams are split or duplicated into multiple USB outputs. This allows the content to be sent to the plurality of UEs (104). In an aspect, the plurality of UEs (104) comprises, but is not limited to, a phone, a television, and a wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) router. In an aspect, the plurality of UEs (104) may further comprise a smart home, multiple USB-connected devices (e.g., computers, storage devices, or media players. The conversion ensures that each UE (104) receives the USB signals correctly via the USB.

[0095] In an aspect, the plug-in receiver (214) is configured to operate with an application configured (or installed) on the UE (104). The application is configured to stream media content (e.g., video) from the network (106) to the UE (104). When the application is opened on the UE (104), the application connects to the network (i.e., Internet) (106). The media content (e.g., video content such as a movie) is decoded by the plug-in receiver (214) and streamed on the UE (104) (e.g., display of the UE (104)). In this way, the application operating on the plurality of UEs (104) allows the data to stream through the USB and display over the screens of the UEs (104).

[0096] Although FIG. 2 shows exemplary components of the block diagram (200), in other embodiments, the block diagram (200) may include fewer components, different components, differently arranged components, or additional functionalcomponents than depicted in FIG. 2. Additionally, or alternatively, one or more components of the block diagram (200) may perform functions described as being performed by one or more other components of the block diagram (200).

[0097] FIG. 3, with reference to FIGs. 1-2, illustrates an exemplary system architecture (300) comprising the plug-in receiver (214) with built-in radio frequency (RF) circuitry (208), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0098] The system (108) comprises the plug-in receiver (214) designed to capture and process broadcast signals. For example, the plug-in receiver (214) may be a Universal Serial Bus (USB) dongle.

[0099] In an embodiment, the plug-in receiver (214) may be an Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) 3.0 RF receiver designed to capture and process broadcast signals transmitted over a frequency of 580 megahertz (MHz). The plug-in receiver (214) is equipped with integrated RF circuitry that allows it to tune into and decode signals broadcast within the defined frequency range. The built-in circuitry ensures accurate reception and processing of digital signals, enhancing the clarity and reliability of television broadcasts delivered through the advanced technology.

[0100] The Radio Frequency (RF) signals received by the system (108) are converted to Intermediate Frequency (IF) signals with the help of Automatic Gain Control (AGC) (i.e., RF circuitry). The RF signals refer to the electromagnetic waves used for transmitting broadcast signals, while the IF signals refer to a lower frequency that simplifies the subsequent signal processing steps. The AGC ensures that the signal strength remains optimal for processing by automatically adjusting it. Once the RF signal is converted to the IF signal, the IF signal undergoes further processing through several specialized modules. The Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) demodulator extracts data from the signal based on its amplitude and phase variations. The Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) demodulator processes the signal divided into multiple frequency channels, allowing for efficient datatransmission. The Low-Density Parity-Check (LDPC) decoder corrects errors in the data to ensure its accuracy, using sophisticated algorithms. Finally, the Transport Stream (TS) Decoder converts the processed data into a format suitable for viewing, extracting and reconstructing the video, audio, and other components for playback or further use. In an embodiment, the QAM demodulator, the OFDM demodulator, the LPCD decoder and the TS decoder are collectively called as a plurality of modules.

[0101] In an embodiment, the resulting TS is converted into USB signals through a TS-to-USB bridge, and the conversion process is managed by the Central Processing Unit (CPU). The TS-to-USB bridge acts as an intermediary that translates the TS data into a format suitable for USB transmission. Once converted, the data is transmitted via the USB connection to the UE (e.g., a mobile device), where a dedicated mobile application facilitates the streaming of this data. The application enables the data to be displayed on mobile devices, tablets, or smart TVs, allowing users to view the broadcast content seamlessly. In an embodiment, there may be a number of users actively watching video content at a time over an application on their respective mobile devices. The application switches between 5G data and broadcast data stream based on the network capacity. Further, when the number of users accessing the same video content increases beyond the cell capacity of the network, the application switches the input stream to broadcast recovery mode and vice versa. The decoding of video content and display tasks is handled by the application only.

[0102] In an embodiment, the system (108) includes a flexible antenna that significantly improves signal reception by enhancing the ability to capture and maintain a strong connection over longer distances. Single frequency reuse for broadcasting allows the receiver to receive the data from multiple cell sites in case of mobility. The flexible antenna allows for better adaptation to varying environmental conditions and signal angles, contributing to more reliable reception. Additionally, the implementation of single frequency reuse for broadcasting allows the receiver to gather data from multiple cell sites in case of mobility operating on the same frequency. The flexibleantenna enables the signal to be received over a longer distance. Further, the system (108) may include a mechanism that handles issues occurring due to the flexible antenna (e.g., performance tuning, interference management, or other issues) and maintains an optimized performance of the system for the best throughput. Thus, the present disclosure maximizes the efficiency of the broadcast spectrum and reduces interference, as the same frequency can be reused across different geographical areas, thereby increasing the coverage and quality of the signal that the receiver can collect.

[0103] The present disclosure is designed for a broadcasting standard (such as ATSC) and utilizes its own infrastructure and single frequency reuse to transmit radio signals. Thus, it eliminates the need for traditional TV towers. The present disclosure simplifies the broadcasting setup by employing a network of receivers operating on the same frequency. This reduces complexity, cost, and power consumption associated with conventional broadcast methods. Further, the present disclosure ensures high- quality signal reception, providing precise and reliable broadcasts while enhancing scalability and operational efficiency.

[0104] In an embodiment, the plug-in receiver (214) includes the antenna (212) coupled to a band pass filter (BPF) (304). The antenna (212) captures incoming RF signals from a broadcast source. The BPF (304) selectively allows signals within a certain frequency range to pass through while blocking out unwanted frequencies. The filtered signal is then directed to an RF Tuner and demodulator module (306), which fine-tunes and demodulates the RF signals to convert them into a more manageable intermediate frequency (IF) or baseband signal. The RF Tuner and demodulator module (306) processes the tuned signal to extract the encoded information, such as audio and video data, in the form of Transport Stream (TS) data. The RF tuner and demodulator (306) are coupled to a Central Processing Unit (CPU) (312) (also referred to as a receiver CPU (312)) to process the TS data. The processed output (TS) is transmitted to the receiver CPU (312). The receiver CPU (312) handles further processing and management of the TS data.

[0105] In an embodiment, the plug-in receiver (214) includes an embedded MultiMedia Card (eMMC) (308) coupled to the receiver CPU (312) using a Secure Digital Input Output (SDIO) interface. The eMMC (308) is a type of flash storage integrated directly into the plug-in receiver (214), providing a reliable and high-speed storage solution for data. The SDIO interface allows efficient data transfer between the eMMC (308) and the receiver CPU (312). Through SDIO, the receiver CPU (312) may quickly read from and write to the eMMC (308), enabling smooth handling of large amounts of data, such as multimedia content or system files. A receiver memory (310) is coupled with the receiver CPU (312). In an embodiment, the receiver memory (310) may include a Low Power Double Data Rate 4 (LPDDR4) memory. The LPDDR4 is a type of Dynamic Random- Access Memory (DRAM) designed to provide high-speed data transfer while consuming less power. In an embodiment, the plug-in receiver (214) includes a NOR flash (314) that is connected to the receiver CPU (312) via a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI). The SPI interface is a high-speed serial communication protocol that facilitates efficient data transfer between the NOR flash (314) and the receiver CPU (312). Through SPI, the receiver CPU (312) can quickly read from and write to the NOR Flash (314), enabling fast boot times and effective management of stored data.

[0106] In an embodiment, the receiver CPU (312) is coupled with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface (316) to facilitate data transfer and communication with external devices such as mobile devices, smart TVs, smart home, wi-fi router, etc.

[0107] In an embodiment, the USB interface (332) is connected to a power section of the system (108), which includes a Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) (320) and a buck regulator (322).

[0108] The PMIC (320) manages and regulates power distribution within the system (108). The PMIC (320) coordinates power delivery to different components based on their requirements and operational states. The PMIC (320) is connected to both a memory (324) (also referred to as a power memory (324)) and a CPU (326) (alsoreferred to as a power CPU (326)). The PMIC (320) ensures that the power CPU (326) receives the appropriate voltage levels required for its operation, which is vital for maintaining system stability and performance. Similarly, the PMIC (320) provides the necessary power to the power memory (324), ensuring the power memory (324) receives stable voltage levels for reliable data storage and access. The buck regulator (322) steps down the voltage from the USB interface (336) to a lower voltage needed by the system (108) components. For example, 5 Volts may be stepped down by the buck regulator (322) to 1.8 Volts.

[0109] In an embodiment, the buck regulator (322) is connected to a power RF tuner (328) and provides auxiliary power to a board module (330). The buck regulator (322) ensures that the power RF tuner (328) receives stable and appropriate voltage, which is essential for accurate signal processing and reliable performance. Additionally, the buck regulator (322) provides auxiliary power to the board module (330), supporting various components and subsystems on the circuit board. This auxiliary power helps maintain the operation of additional features or peripherals that might be integrated into the system (108).

[0110] FIG. 4, with reference to FIGs. 1-3, illustrates an exemplary schematic diagram describing a connection between the plug-in receiver (214) and the UE (104), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0111] In an embodiment, the UE (104) is connected to the plug-in receiver (214) via the USB interface (316). Through the USB connection, the UE (104) may access and manage the data received by the plug-in receiver (214), such as multimedia content or broadcast information. The plug-in receiver (214) includes a charging USB for the UE (e.g., mobile device (phone)) (104). Additionally, in some embodiments, the plugin receiver (214) may be connected to, but not limited to, a mobile device, a smartphone, a tablet device, a smart TV, and so on via an application.

[0112] In an embodiment, the plug-in receiver (214) incorporates several critical components to ensure effective signal reception and processing. An RF tuner (306) isresponsible for selecting and tuning into specific radio frequencies, allowing the plugin receiver (214) to accurately capture and process broadcast signals. The antenna (212) plays a crucial role in enhancing signal reception, capturing electromagnetic waves from the environment, and directing them to the RF tuner (306). The receiver CPU (312) manages and coordinates the operations of the receiver, executing processing tasks and ensuring seamless integration of the various components. For data storage, the plug-in receiver (214) utilizes an eMMC (i.e., embedded MultiMedia Card (308)) and the NOR flash (314). The eMMC (308) offers high-speed storage for temporary data, and the NOR flash (314) stores firmware and critical boot code.

[0113] In an embodiment, the power management in the plug-in receiver (214) is handled by the PMIC (320), which regulates the power supply to the plug-in receiver (214) components. The PMIC (320) is equipped with a plurality of inductors (404) and a plurality of capacitors (402) to stabilize voltage levels and filter out noise, ensuring reliable operation. The plurality of inductors (404) manages current flow and helps in voltage regulation, while the plurality of capacitors (402) smooths out voltage fluctuations and provides stable power.

[0114] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram (500) of a method for interfacing the plug-in receiver (214) with the plurality of UEs (104), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5, with reference to FIGs. 1-4, illustrates the following steps:

[0115] At step (502), the method (500) includes receiving, by at least one antenna (212), a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals over a frequency range.

[0116] The at least one antenna (212) receives the plurality of RF signals (e.g., broadcast signals) over frequency range (e.g., 580 MHz). In an aspect, the at least one antenna is an expandable antenna, which is extended or unfolded to increase its length or surface area, enhancing signal strength or frequency range to receive or transmit signals.

[0117] The at least one antenna (212) passes the plurality of received RF signals to the RF circuitry (208) for processing.

[0118] At step (504), the method (500) includes processing, by the RF circuitry (208), the plurality of RF signals into a corresponding set of intermediate frequency (IF) signals. In an aspect, the RF circuitry (208) comprises at least one of a Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) demodulator, an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) demodulator, a Low-Density Parity-Check (LDPC) decoder, and a Transport Stream (TS) decoder.

[0119] The RF circuitry (208) processes the plurality of received RF signals to convert them into IF signals. As the RF signals are high-frequency signals to process directly, the RF signals are down-converted into the IF signals before decoding or extracting data (i.e., video, audio) from the RF signals.

[0120] In an aspect, the RF circuitry (208) processes the IF signals by passing through the QAM demodulator, the OFDM demodulator, the LDPC decoder, and the TS decoder. The IF signals are passed on to the QAM demodulator. The QAM demodulator extracts the original digital data from the IF signals. Passing the IF signals to the QAM demodulator processes and decoding data streams simultaneously.

[0121] The output of the QAM demodulator is passed to the OFDM demodulator. The OFDM demodulator extracts data that was encoded using Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). This splits data across many subcarriers for efficient transmission. The output from the QAM stage becomes the input for the OFDM demodulator, which further processes the signal to recover the original digital information. The OFDM demodulator processes the signals and recovers a stream of digital data, which still may contain errors caused by noise, interference, or transmission issues. To remove these errors, the output of the OFDM demodulator is passed to the LDPC decoder. In an aspect, LDPC is an advanced error correction technique. The LDPC decoder uses algorithms to detect and correct errors in the received data, improving reliability. LDPC decoding ensures that any errors introducedduring transmission are corrected and the final data (e.g., video, audio, or files) is accurate and reliable.

[0122] At step (506), the method (500) includes transforming, by the RF circuitry (208), the IF signals into at least one transport stream (TS). In an aspect, the IF signals are transformed into the TS streams to convert the IF signals into the digital format to extract audio, video, and data for transmission.

[0123] At step (508), the method (500) includes converting, by the RF circuitry (208), the at least one TS stream into a plurality of Universal Serial Bus (USB) signals for output to at least one UE (104) from amongst the plurality of UEs (104). The TS streams are converted to USB signals to adapt the TS streams into a format compatible with USB protocols. Then, the USB signals are sent to the plurality of UEs (104) through the USB (316).

[0124] In an aspect, the plurality of UEs (104) comprises, but is not limited to, a phone, a television, a wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) router, and a smart home device. The UE may be a mobile phone.

[0125] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary computer system (600) in which or with which embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented.

[0126] As shown in FIG. 6, the computer system (600) may include an external storage device (610), a bus (620), a main memory (630), a read-only memory (640), a mass storage device (650), a communication port (660), and a processor (670). A person skilled in the art will appreciate that the computer system (600) may include more than one processor (670) and communication ports (660). The processor (670) may include various modules associated with embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0127] In an embodiment, the communication port (660) may be any of an RS-232 port for use with a modem-based dialup connection, a 10 / 100 Ethernet port, a Gigabit or 10 Gigabit port using copper or fibre, a serial port, a parallel port, or other existing or future ports. The communication port (660) may be chosen depending on thenetwork, such a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), or any network to which the computer system (600) connects.

[0128] In an embodiment, the memory (630) may be Random Access Memory (RAM), or any other dynamic storage device commonly known in the art. Read-only memory (640) may be any static storage device(s) e.g., but not limited to, a Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM) chips for storing static information e.g., start-up or Basic Input / Output System (BIOS) instructions for the processor (670).

[0129] In an embodiment, the mass storage (650) may be any current or future mass storage solution, which may be used to store information and / or instructions. Exemplary mass storage solutions include, but are not limited to, Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment (PATA) or Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives or solid-state drives (internal or external, e.g., having Universal Serial Bus (USB) and / or Firewire interfaces), one or more optical discs, Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) storage, e.g., an array of disks (e.g., SATA arrays).

[0130] In an embodiment, the bus (620) communicatively couples the processor(s) (670) with the other memory, storage, and communication blocks. The bus (620) may be, e.g., a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) / PCI Extended (PCLX) bus, Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), Universal Serial Bus (USB) or the like, for connecting expansion cards, drives and other subsystems as well as other buses, such a front side bus (FSB), which connects the processor (670) to the computer system (600).

[0131] Optionally, operator and administrative interfaces, e.g., a display, keyboard, joystick, and cursor control device, may also be coupled to the bus (620) to support direct operator interaction with the computer system (600). Other operator and administrative interfaces may be provided through network connections connected through the communication port (660). The components described above are meant only to exemplify various possibilities. In no way should the aforementioned exemplary computer system (600) limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0132] The exemplary computer system (600) is configured to execute a computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform a method for interfacing a plug-in receiver with a plurality of user equipments (UEs) is disclosed. The method comprises receiving, by at least one antenna, a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals over a frequency range. The method comprises processing, by a RF circuitry, the plurality of RF signals into corresponding set of intermediate frequency (IF) signals. The method comprises transforming, by the RF circuitry, the IF signals into at least one transport stream (TS). The method comprises converting, by the RF circuitry, the at least one TS stream into a plurality of Universal Serial Bus (USB) signals for output to at least UE from amongst the plurality of UEs.

[0133] The present disclosure provides technical advancements related to deploying a plug-in receiver. The advancement addresses the limitations of existing solutions by providing the plug-in receiver, for example, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) dongle designed to be plugged into an external device (e.g., a mobile device, a tablet, a Wi-Fi router, or a smart TV) over USB. The plug-in receiver includes a flexible, expandable antenna to enhance signal reception and allows users to receive high- definition video content directly through mobile network infrastructure. The delivery of video content to an unlimited number of recipients is enabled without overloading the network. Video broadcasts and emergency communications are accessible and reliable, regardless of the user’s location or the status of conventional infrastructure.

[0134] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and usethe invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0135] The present disclosure provides a system and a method for deploying a plug-in receiver in a network.

[0136] The present disclosure provides the plug-in receiver, for example, Universal Serial Bus (USB) dongle designed to be plugged into an external device such as a mobile device, tablet, Wi-Fi router, or a smart TV over USB.

[0137] The present disclosure provides the plug-in receiver that includes a flexible expandable antenna to enhance signal reception and allows users to receive high- definition video content directly through mobile network infrastructure.

[0138] The present disclosure enables the direct broadcasting of important messages from government agencies to mobile devices during emergencies.

[0139] The present disclosure ensures that critical information can be communicated effectively even when traditional communication channels or internet services are unavailable.

[0140] The present disclosure enables the delivery of video content to an unlimited number of recipients without overloading the network.

[0141] The present disclosure provides the plug-in receiver engineered to prevent network strain and maintain service quality while distributing high- definition video.

[0142] The present disclosure reduces infrastructure complexity and costs by utilizing advancements from the next-generation broadcast standard.

[0143] The present disclosure eliminates the need for traditional TV towers, lowers expenses, and minimizes power consumption.

[0144] The present disclosure enhances user experience by integrating a mobile application that allows users to stream video content directly from the network infrastructure to their devices.

[0145] The present disclosure ensures that video broadcasts and emergency communications are accessible and reliable, regardless of the user’s location or the status of conventional infrastructure.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A system (108) comprising a plug-in receiver (214), the plug-in receiver (214) configured to interface with a plurality of user equipments (UEs) (104) and comprising: at least one antenna (212) configured to receive a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals over a frequency range; and a RF circuitry (208) configured to: process the plurality of RF signals into a corresponding set of intermediate frequency (IF) signals; transform the IF signals into at least one transport stream (TS); and convert the at least one TS stream into a plurality of Universal Serial Bus (USB) signals for output to at least one UE from amongst the plurality of UEs.

2. The system (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one antenna (212) is an expandable antenna.

3. The system (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the RF circuitry (208) comprises at least one of a Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) demodulator, an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) demodulator, a Low-Density Parity-Check (LDPC) decoder, and a Transport Stream (TS) decoder.

4. The system (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of UEs (104) comprises, but is not limited to, a phone, a television, and a wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) router.

5. The system (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plug-in receiver (214) is configured to operate with an application configured on at least one UE (104), wherein the application is configured to stream media content from a network (106) to the at least one UE (104).

6. A method (500) for interfacing a plug-in receiver (214) with a plurality of user equipments (UEs) (104), the method (500) comprising: receiving (502), by at least one antenna (212), a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals over a frequency range; processing (504), by a RF circuitry (208), the plurality of RF signals into a corresponding set of intermediate frequency (IF) signals; transforming (506), by the RF circuitry (208), the IF signals into at least one transport stream (TS); and converting (508), by the RF circuitry (208), the at least one TS stream into a plurality of Universal Serial Bus (USB) signals for output to at least UE from amongst the plurality of UEs (104).

7. The method (500) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the at least one antenna (212) is an expandable antenna.

8. The method (500) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the RF circuitry (208) comprises at least one of a Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) demodulator, an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) demodulator, a Low-Density Parity-Check (LDPC) decoder, and a Transport Stream (TS) decoder.

9. The method (500) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the plurality of UEs (104) comprises, but is not limited to, a phone, a television, and a wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) router.

10. The method (500) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the plug-in receiver (214) is configured to operate with an application configured on at least one UE (104), wherein the application is configured to stream media content from a network (106) to the at least one UE (104).

11. A plug-in receiver (214) comprising: at least one antenna (212) configured to receive a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals over a frequency range; and a RF circuitry (208) configured to: process the plurality of RF signals into a corresponding set of intermediate frequency (IF) signals; transform the IF signals into at least one transport stream (TS); and convert the at least one TS stream into a plurality of Universal Serial Bus (USB) signals for output to at least one UE from amongst the plurality of UEs, wherein the plug-in receiver (214) configured to interface with a plurality of user equipments (UEs) (104) to provide the TS stream.

12. A user equipment (UE) (104) communicatively coupled with a plug-in receiver (214), the coupling comprising: performing, by the plug-in receiver (214), a connection setup with the UE (104); and upon setting up the connection, interfacing of the plug-in receiver (214) with the UE (104) is performed by a method (500) as claimed in claim 6.

13. A computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer- readable medium comprising instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform a method (500) for interfacing a plug-in receiver (214) with a plurality of user equipments (UEs) (104), the method (500) comprising: receiving (502), by at least one antenna (212), a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals over a frequency range; processing (504), by a RF circuitry (208), the plurality of RF signals into corresponding set of intermediate frequency (IF) signals; transforming (506), by the RF circuitry (208), the IF signals into at least one transport stream (TS); and converting (508), by the RF circuitry (208), the at least one TS stream into a plurality of Universal Serial Bus (USB) signals for output to at least one UE from amongst the plurality of UEs (104).

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