31 results about "CableCARD" patented technology

Aspects of the present invention may be found in one or more systems and / or methods to encapsulate or packetize non-MPEG and MPEG data. The encapsulation or packetization allows both the non-MPEG and MPEG data to be utilized by a set-top-box that conforms or complies with the OpenCable™ Advanced Multi-Stream POD Interface Specification and / or the OpenCable™ Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface Specification. In one embodiment, a method of processing video data, by a set-top-box that is communicatively coupled to a POD card, comprises receiving video data from a provider, first packetizing the video data using a first header to generate a first packet, wherein the first header comprises a first indicator. In one embodiment, a system for providing MPEG and non-MPEG video to a subscriber comprises a circuitry and a POD card capable of receiving, processing, and facilitating the display of non-MPEG and MPEG data.

Provided are a method and apparatus for diagnosing a CableCARD-related status and performing proper processing according to the diagnosis result in an OpenCable system; an OpenCable host; and an OpenCable reception apparatus. The CableCARD-related status diagnosis and processing apparatus includes: a diagnosis unit diagnosing the CableCARD-related status or a network-related status; and a processor performing processing according to the status determined from the diagnosis result. Therefore, by installing a software-processing logic against critical errors or definite faults in a television or a set-top box in an OpenCable system, it is possible to diagnose a CableCARD-related status and quickly handle the CableCARD when an error is generated in the CableCARD, thereby reducing costs to service providers and providing an improvement in service quality to users.

An apparatus for receiving MPEG-2 A / V data by using a cable MODE is disclosed. The apparatus includes: a cable MODEM for separating broadcasting data and broadcasting supplementary data by demodulating an input signal; and a multiplexer for multiplexing the separated broadcasting data from the cable MODEM with broadcasting data inputted from other input source, and outputting the multiplexed broadcasting data to an external cable card.

A broadcast reception system, apparatus, and method for a Conditional Access System (CAS) function without a cablecard are provided. A security processor for performing a CAS function without using a cablecard includes a security processor for receiving Entitlement Control Message (ECM) information and Entitlement Management Message (EMM) information from a set-top box, extracting a Control Word (CW) using the ECM information and the EMM information, encrypting the CW, and transmitting the encrypted CW to the set-top box.

According to one embodiment of the invention, a configurable CableCARD adaptable for use by multiple conditional access (CA) providers. CableCARD comprises core logic configured to descramble incoming scrambled content, a first CA logic block and a second CA logic block. Connected to the core logic, the first CA logic block uses a first CA function associated with a first CA provider. The second CA logic block is also connected to the core logic. The second CA logic block uses a second CA function associated with a second CA provider. Where the incoming content is scrambled according to the second CA function, the connection between the first CA logic block and the core logic is disabled.

When a broadcasting station transmits an application including an authentication key enabling use of a program recommendation engine or the like together with a program, a broadcast receiver identifies the application including the authentication key from other applications. When the application including the authentication key is received, the authentication key is extracted. When a CableCARD is inserted, an individual number included in the CableCARD is extracted. Authentication is performed using the authentication key and individual number, and the program recommendation engine is executed when it can be authenticated that execution of the program recommendation engine or the like is enabled.

A security processor may be embedded within a digital cable ready (DCR) digital TV (DTV) system-on-chip to performing content protection operations during digital TV signal processing. The embedded security processor may be used to perform operations that are currently performed by an external entity, such as, for an example, a CableCard. The embedded security processor maybe configured to use a conditional access function including, but not limited to, CableLabs® Downloadable Conditional Access System (DCAS) based function. The security processor may be reprogrammable to enable the system-on-chip to be reconfigured with a different function and / or to allow operation with a new cable service provider. The security processor may enable secure reprogrammability of the system-on-chip utilizing security algorithms and / or other mechanisms including use of chip-specific identification information. The SoC may be enabled to operate with a CableCard whenever the security processor may be disabled.

There is disclosed an integrated system for converting content provided by an operator of multiple cable television systems (e.g. a MSO) to content suitable for distribution within a multi-dwelling unit (MDU). A chassis is provided comprising slots for receiving cableCARDs, an input for receiving a cable feed, and an output for transmitting the RF signal. Circuitry within the chassis is configured to extract selected encrypted programs from the cable feed, forward these encrypted programs to the cableCARDs for decryption, and encrypt the decrypted programs using an encryptor such as a Pro:Idiom™ encryptor. A control unit is provided for controlling the operation of at least some of the circuitry within the chassis. The control unit is responsive to instructions sent over a network cable to allow for remote control of the circuitry.

Aspects of the present invention may be found in one or more systems and / or methods to encapsulate or packetize non-MPEG and MPEG data. The encapsulation or packetization allows both the non-MPEG and MPEG data to be utilized by a set-top-box that conforms or complies with the OpenCable™ Advanced Multi-Stream POD Interface Specification and / or the OpenCable™ Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface Specification. In one embodiment, a method of processing video data, by a set-top-box that is communicatively coupled to a POD card, comprises receiving video data from a provider, first packetizing the video data using a first header to generate a first packet, wherein the first header comprises a first indicator. In one embodiment, a system for providing MPEG and non-MPEG video to a subscriber comprises a circuitry and a POD card capable of receiving, processing, and facilitating the display of non-MPEG and MPEG data.

Aspects of the present invention may be found in one or more systems and / or methods to encapsulate or packetize non-MPEG and MPEG data. The encapsulation or packetization allows both the non-MPEG and MPEG data to be utilized by a set-top-box that conforms or complies with the OpenCable™ Advanced Multi-Stream POD Interface Specification and / or the OpenCable™ Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface Specification. In one embodiment, a method of processing video data, by a set-top-box that is communicatively coupled to a POD card, comprises receiving video data from a provider, first packetizing the video data using a first header to generate a first packet, wherein the first header comprises a first indicator. In one embodiment, a system for providing MPEG and non-MPEG video to a subscriber comprises a circuitry and a POD card capable of receiving, processing, and facilitating the display of non-MPEG and MPEG data.

Provided are a method and apparatus for diagnosing a CableCARD-related status and performing proper processing according to the diagnosis result in an OpenCable system; an OpenCable host; and an OpenCable reception apparatus. The CableCARD-related status diagnosis and processing apparatus includes: a diagnosis unit diagnosing the CableCARD-related status or a network-related status; and a processor performing processing according to the status determined from the diagnosis result. Therefore, by installing a software-processing logic against critical errors or definite faults in a television or a set-top box in an OpenCable system, it is possible to diagnose a CableCARD-related status and quickly handle the CableCARD when an error is generated in the CableCARD, thereby reducing costs to service providers and providing an improvement in service quality to users.

A copy protection method of a digital cable broadcasting channel according to a predetermined digital cable broadcasting standard is provided which comprises changing a channel to a first digital cable broadcasting channel and exchanging a copy protection value of the digital cable broadcasting standard between a CableCARD module and a video device corresponding to the channel change operation of the first digital cable broadcasting channel without regard to at least one former channel with respect to the first digital cable broadcasting channel.

The present invention relates to a cable broadcast program receiver and a diagnostic method of the cable broadcast program receiver. In an aspect of the present invention, a diagnostic method of a cable broadcast program receiver may include transmitting, at a cablecard, a diagnostic request containing diagnostic information regarding DiiVA connection status to a host according to a protocol of an interface between the cablecard and the host; and receiving, at the host, the diagnostic request and transmitting diagnostic confirmation information containing a diagnostic status report regarding the DiiVA connection status to the cablecard according to the protocol of the interface between the cablecard and the host in response to the diagnostic request.

There is disclosed an integrated system for converting content provided by an operator of multiple cable television systems (e.g. a MSO) to content suitable for distribution within a multi-dwelling unit (MDU). A chassis is provided comprising slots for receiving cableCARDs, an input for receiving a cable feed, and an output for transmitting the RF signal. Circuitry within the chassis is configured to extract selected encrypted programs from the cable feed, forward these encrypted programs to the cableCARDs for decryption, and encrypt the decrypted programs using an encryptor such as a Pro:Idiom™ encryptor. A control unit is provided for controlling the operation of at least some of the circuitry within the chassis. The control unit is responsive to instructions sent over a network cable to allow for remote control of the circuitry.

An apparatus and a method for processing excess transport streams in a broadcast receiver are provided. The apparatus for processing the excess transport streams in the broadcast receiver includes a controller for determining whether a number of received transport streams exceeds a maximum number of transport streams, a memory for, when the number of the received transport streams exceeds the maximum number of the transport streams, storing one or more excess transport streams, and a cablecard for descrambling and processing the stored one or more excess transport streams when the cablecard has spare capacity. Thereby, there is no need to install an additional cablecard to process the one or more excess transport streams.

A broadcast reception system, apparatus, and method for a Conditional Access System (CAS) function without a cablecard are provided. A security processor for performing a CAS function without using a cablecard includes a security processor for receiving Entitlement Control Message (ECM) information and Entitlement Management Message (EMM) information from a set-top box, extracting a Control Word (CW) using the ECM information and the EMM information, encrypting the CW, and transmitting the encrypted CW to the set-top box.

Provided are a method and apparatus for diagnosing a CableCARD-related status and performing proper processing according to the diagnosis result in an OpenCable system; an OpenCable host; and an OpenCable reception apparatus. The CableCARD-related status diagnosis and processing apparatus includes: a diagnosis unit diagnosing the CableCARD-related status or a network-related status; and a processor performing processing according to the status determined from the diagnosis result. Therefore, by installing a software-processing logic against critical errors or definite faults in a television or a set-top box in an OpenCable system, it is possible to diagnose a CableCARD-related status and quickly handle the CableCARD when an error is generated in the CableCARD, thereby reducing costs to service providers and providing an improvement in service quality to users.

The invention discloses a board card connection architecture and communication equipment with the architecture. The board card connection architecture comprises an exchange board and a line card connected with the exchange board; the exchange board is provided with a line card installation area and a cluster optical interface board installation area; the line card is installed in the line card installation area; the cluster optical interface board installation area is used for installing a cluster optical interface board; and the cluster optical interface board is connected with the exchange board. According to the board card connection architecture provided by the invention, the cluster optical interface board is installed in the cluster optical interface board installation area, and thecluster optical interface board is in cross connection with the exchange board, so that the cluster function can be realized, the overlapping of the heating area of the line card and the heating areaof the exchange board is reduced, the heat dissipation capability of equipment is effectively enhanced, and the service life of the equipment is prolonged.

The present invention proposes a channel multiplexing method for forwarding boards. The method includes: monitoring the slot where the online line card is located, obtaining the bandwidth level of the online line card; counting all line card slots to obtain a statistics including the slot and the corresponding bandwidth level information; optimize and multiplex all or part of the channel bandwidth of the forwarding board according to the statistical information; the present invention also proposes a channel multiplexing device for the forwarding board. The invention improves the bandwidth utilization rate of the forwarding board.

The invention discloses a waterproof line card for an industrial digital electronic detonator, which is used for snapping into a network line. The invention changes the structure of the original line card. On the basis of the original box body and cover body, three layers of inner, middle and outer layers are set. Waterproof structure, in which, an inner protective layer is set to cover the positioning groove to play the first layer of waterproofing inside, and the first middle protective layer and the second middle protective layer are set to play the second layer of waterproof in the middle, which can be reused The two-step stepped structure at the junction of the shell and the cover serves as the third layer of waterproofing for the outside. A series of auxiliary waterproof structures are also set up. The structure of the clipping nail is special, combined with the structure of the inner protective layer and the second middle protective layer, it can make the installation of the network cable very simple, and the installed network cable can be effectively positioned. The present invention plays a role in the smooth promotion of domestic electronic detonators. It plays a positive role, and at the same time enhances the international competitiveness of China's civil explosive products. Adapt to various complex blasting environments, such as large dust, water and high temperature environments.

A cable broadcasting system is provided which includes a cable broadcasting transmitting apparatus and a cable broadcasting receiving apparatus which are connected to a cable network. The cable broadcasting transmitting apparatus includes a broadcasting signal generator, a sensitivity adjusting signal generator which generates a sensitivity adjusting control signal and a transmitter which transmits a cable broadcasting signal and the sensitivity adjusting control signal. The cable broadcasting receiving apparatus includes a sensitivity adjuster which receives the cable broadcasting signal, a controller which controls the sensitivity adjuster to adjust sensitivity of the cable broadcasting signal. Thus, a cable broadcasting system, a cable broadcasting transmitting apparatus, a cable broadcasting receiver, an Open Cable broadcasting receiver and a cable card are provided which allow remote adjustment of the sensitivity of a cable broadcasting signal which is supplied to a cable broadcasting receiving apparatus.

The invention provides a wireless AP device, comprising an AP body and a network interface. At least two rows of fixing columns wound with mesh wires are arranged on the back of the AP body, the meshport is arranged on one side of the AP body, and a mesh wire fixing device is arranged on the side of the AP body far away from the mesh port. The mesh cable fixing device comprises a first fixing part and a second fixing part, wherein the first fixing part is installed on the AP body, one end of the second fixing part is hinged with the first fixing part, and the other end is detachably connectedwith the first fixing part; The first fixing part and the second fixing part are provided with mutually matched network cable card slots, and an elastic locking unit is arranged in the network cablecard slots. The wireless AP device can prevent the network cable from falling off.

Provided are a method and apparatus for diagnosing a CableCARD-related status and performing proper processing according to the diagnosis result in an OpenCable system; an OpenCable host; and an OpenCable reception apparatus. The CableCARD-related status diagnosis and processing apparatus includes: a diagnosis unit diagnosing the CableCARD-related status or a network-related status; and a processor performing processing according to the status determined from the diagnosis result. Therefore, by installing a software-processing logic against critical errors or definite faults in a television or a set-top box in an OpenCable system, it is possible to diagnose a CableCARD-related status and quickly handle the CableCARD when an error is generated in the CableCARD, thereby reducing costs to service providers and providing an improvement in service quality to users.

The invention relates to an upgrading method for a cluster system, an active main board and the cluster system. The method comprises the steps that after a smoothing upgrading instruction on a to-be-upgraded data plane in the cluster system is received, a service cable clip plate of an original cable clip frame is informed to close a traffic output port corresponding to the to-be-upgraded data plane; line connection information of the to-be-upgraded data plane is checked; and on the condition that it is determined that line connection of the to-be-upgraded data plane passes checking, the service cable clip plate of the original cable clip frame is informed to open the traffic output port corresponding to the to-be-upgraded data plane. According to the upgrading method for the cluster system, the active main board and the cluster system, zero packet loss can be achieved in the upgrading process of the cluster system, therefore, the reliability of the cluster system can be guaranteed, and wire-speed forwarding can be guaranteed in the upgrading process of the cluster system.

A copy protection method of a digital cable broadcasting channel according to a predetermined digital cable broadcasting standard is provided which comprises changing a channel to a first digital cable broadcasting channel and exchanging a copy protection value of the digital cable broadcasting standard between a CableCARD module and a video device corresponding to the channel change operation of the first digital cable broadcasting channel without regard to at least one former channel with respect to the first digital cable broadcasting channel.

A copy protection method of a digital cable broadcasting channel according to a predetermined digital cable broadcasting standard is provided which comprises changing a channel to a first digital cable broadcasting channel and exchanging a copy protection value of the digital cable broadcasting standard between a CableCARD module and a video device corresponding to the channel change operation of the first digital cable broadcasting channel without regard to at least one former channel with respect to the first digital cable broadcasting channel.

A security processor may be embedded within a digital cable ready (DCR) digital TV (DTV) system-on-chip to performing content protection operations during digital TV signal processing. The embedded security processor may be used to perform operations that are currently performed by an external entity, such as, for an example, a CableCard. The embedded security processor maybe configured to use a conditional access function including, but not limited to, CableLabs® Downloadable Conditional Access System (DCAS) based function. The security processor may be reprogrammable to enable the system-on-chip to be reconfigured with a different function and / or to allow operation with a new cable service provider. The security processor may enable secure reprogrammability of the system-on-chip utilizing security algorithms and / or other mechanisms including use of chip-specific identification information. The SoC may be enabled to operate with a CableCard whenever the security processor may be disabled.