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Multiple media delivery network method and apparatus
Assignee: TECHNOLOGY RIGHTS LICENSING COMPANY LLC
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Filing: 1991-09-10
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Granted: 1994-02-01
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Expires: 2011-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A multiple media system having a central site and a remote site for customizing video and audio presentations comprising a communications channel, a studio processor, a scheduling processor, a network processor, a transmitter, a communications processor, a video processor, and optionally a matrix switch, a cue processor, a matrix-switch processor and a system monitor. The studio processor generates one or more content data signals. The content data signals maybe analog or digital, and include text signals, phototext signals and/or audio signals. The scheduling processor generates a schedule data signal, which includes a unique identifier, accounting, administrative and scheduling data. The network processor generates a communication signal which includes the one or more content data signals and the schedule data signals formatted with the video signal. The transmitter transmits the communications signal over the communications channel. At the remote site the communications processor receives the communications signal and selects a first content data signal from the one or more content data signals. The video processor mixes the first content data signal with the video signal. The cue processor is coupled to network feed channel through a matrix switch. In response to detecting network-cue signals, the cue processor generates insertion signals. In response to the insertion-cue signals, the matrix processor controls the matrix switch routes the multiple media signal, which includes the video signal with the additional information from the content data signal, to a network communications channel.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur G. Esch
- 👤 Edward A. Singer
Bibliographic Details
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US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:54
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N7/00; H04N7/10; G; G09; G09B; G09B5/00; G09B5/06; G09B5/065; H04H; H04H20/00; H04H20/10; H04H20/103; H04H20/02; H04H20/06; H04H20/12; H04H60/00; H04H60/02; H04H60/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 88
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
A system having a central site and a remote site for customizing a video signal comprising: a communications channel; studio-processor means located at said central site for generating a plurality of content data signals; scheduling-processor means located at said central site, coupled to said studio-processor means and responsive to each of the plurality of content data signals for generating a schedule data signal and a control data signal; network-processor means located at said central site for generating a communications signal by formatting the plurality of content data signals, a control data signal and the schedule data signal with the video signal; means located at said central site for transmitting the communications signal over said communications channel; communications-processor means located at said remote site for receiving the communications signal and, using the control data signal, selecting a first content data signal targeted for said remote site from the plurality of content data signals; first means located at said remote site coupled to said communications-processor means for storing the video signal; second means located at said remote site coupled to said communications-processor means for storing the first content data signal; and video-processor means located at said remote site, coupled to said first storing means, and responsive to the schedule data signal for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
220 words
A system having a central site and a remote site for customizing a video signal comprising: a communications channel; studio-processor means located at said central site for generating a plurality of content data signals; scheduling-processor means located at said central site, coupled to said studio-processor means and responsive to each of the plurality of content data signals for generating a schedule data signal and a control data signal; network-processor means located at said central site for generating a communications signal by formatting the plurality of content data signals, a control data signal and the schedule data signal with the video signal; means located at said central site for transmitting the communications signal over said communications channel; communications-processor means located at said remote site for receiving the communications signal and, using the control data signal, selecting a first content data signal targeted for said remote site from the plurality of content data signals; first means located at said remote site coupled to said communications-processor means for storing the video signal; second means located at said remote site coupled to said communications-processor means for storing the first content data signal; and video-processor means located at said remote site, coupled to said first storing means, and responsive to the schedule data signal for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
96 words
A central site apparatus for customizing a television signal having a video signal comprising: studio-processor means for generating at least one content data signal; means for storing each content data signal; scheduling-processor means coupled to said studio-processor means and responsive to each content data signal for generating a schedule data signal, respectively; network-processor means for generating a communications signal from the plurality of content data signals and the schedule data signal; a transmitter for transmitting the communications signal; and a control processor for coordinating operation of said studio-processor means, said scheduling-processor means and said network-processor means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
96 words
A central site apparatus for customizing a television signal having a video signal comprising: studio-processor means for generating at least one content data signal; means for storing each content data signal; scheduling-processor means coupled to said studio-processor means and responsive to each content data signal for generating a schedule data signal, respectively; network-processor means for generating a communications signal from the plurality of content data signals and the schedule data signal; a transmitter for transmitting the communications signal; and a control processor for coordinating operation of said studio-processor means, said scheduling-processor means and said network-processor means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The central site apparatus as set forth in claim 2 further including a quality control processor for simulating a downlink system by assembling and displaying the content data signal with the video signal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
A central site apparatus for customizing advertising for television using a video signal comprising: processor means for generating at least one content data signal, responsive to each content data signal for generating a schedule data signal, and for generating a communications data signal by formatting each of the content data signals and the schedule data signals; and a transmitter for transmitting the communications signal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
A central site apparatus for customizing advertising for television using a video signal comprising: processor means for generating at least one content data signal, responsive to each content data signal for generating a schedule data signal, and for generating a communications data signal by formatting each of the content data signals and the schedule data signals; and a transmitter for transmitting the communications signal.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
65 words
A method using a processor and a transmitter for customizing television signals having at least one video signal, comprising the steps, using said processor and said transmitter, of: generating a plurality of content data signals; generating a schedule data signal; generating a communications signal from the plurality of content data signals and the schedule data signal; and transmitting the communications signal over a communications channel.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
65 words
A method using a processor and a transmitter for customizing television signals having at least one video signal, comprising the steps, using said processor and said transmitter, of: generating a plurality of content data signals; generating a schedule data signal; generating a communications signal from the plurality of content data signals and the schedule data signal; and transmitting the communications signal over a communications channel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
75 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing televisions signals using at least one content data signal, a schedule data signal and a control data signal, comprising: communications-processor means responsive to the control data signal for selecting a first content data signal targeted for said remote site apparatus; second means for storing the first content data signal; and video-processor means responsive to the schedule data signal for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
75 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing televisions signals using at least one content data signal, a schedule data signal and a control data signal, comprising: communications-processor means responsive to the control data signal for selecting a first content data signal targeted for said remote site apparatus; second means for storing the first content data signal; and video-processor means responsive to the schedule data signal for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing television signals having at least one content data signal, comprising: communications-processor means for selecting a first content data signal; second means for storing the first content data signal; and video-processor means for mixing the first content data signal with a video signal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
48 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing television signals having at least one content data signal, comprising: communications-processor means for selecting a first content data signal; second means for storing the first content data signal; and video-processor means for mixing the first content data signal with a video signal.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 7 wherein said second storing means includes a data recording device.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 7 further including a control processor for coordinating operation of said communications-processor means, said second storing means and said video-processor means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 9 further including a local area network for connecting said control processor, said communications-processor means, said second storing means and said video-processor means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 7 further including a remote control device for controlling said remote site apparatus from a central site.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
89 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing television signals using a video signal and at least one content data signal, comprising: communications-processor means for receiving a communications signal and selecting a first content data signal; second means coupled to said communications-processor means for storing the first content data signal; video-processor means coupled to said communications-processor means and said second means for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal; and a control processor for coordinating operation of said communications-processor means, said second storing means and said video-processor means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
89 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing television signals using a video signal and at least one content data signal, comprising: communications-processor means for receiving a communications signal and selecting a first content data signal; second means coupled to said communications-processor means for storing the first content data signal; video-processor means coupled to said communications-processor means and said second means for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal; and a control processor for coordinating operation of said communications-processor means, said second storing means and said video-processor means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 12 wherein said second storing means includes a data recording device.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
33 words
The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 12 further including a local area network for communicating between said control processor, said communications-processor means, said second storing means and said video-processor means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
26 words
The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 12 further including a remote control device for controlling said remote site apparatus from a central site.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
80 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing video presentations using a communications signal having a video signal and a content data signal, comprising: communications-processor means for receiving the communications signal and separating the content data signal from the communications signal; video-processor means, coupled to said communications-processor means, for mixing the content data signal with the video signal; and a control processor, coupled to said communications-processor means and said video-processor means, for coordinating operation of said communications-processor means and said video-processor means.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
80 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing video presentations using a communications signal having a video signal and a content data signal, comprising: communications-processor means for receiving the communications signal and separating the content data signal from the communications signal; video-processor means, coupled to said communications-processor means, for mixing the content data signal with the video signal; and a control processor, coupled to said communications-processor means and said video-processor means, for coordinating operation of said communications-processor means and said video-processor means.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
25 words
The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 16 further including a local area network for connecting said communications-processor means and said video-processor means.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
26 words
The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 16 further including a remote control device for controlling said remote said apparatus from a central site.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
66 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing a video presentation having at least content data signal, comprising: processor means for mixing a first content data signal with a video signal; a matrix switch coupled to said processor means and a plurality of consumer channels; and matrix-switch-processor means for controlling said matrix switch and routing the video signal and the content data signal to a particular consumer channel.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
66 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing a video presentation having at least content data signal, comprising: processor means for mixing a first content data signal with a video signal; a matrix switch coupled to said processor means and a plurality of consumer channels; and matrix-switch-processor means for controlling said matrix switch and routing the video signal and the content data signal to a particular consumer channel.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
26 words
The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 19 further including a remote control device for controlling said remote site apparatus from a central site.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
77 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing a video signal using a first content data signal, comprising: first means for storing the video signal; second means for storing the first content data signal; and video-processor means coupled to said first storing means and said second storing means for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal and a control processor for coordinating operation of said first storing means, said second storing means and said video-processor means.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
77 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing a video signal using a first content data signal, comprising: first means for storing the video signal; second means for storing the first content data signal; and video-processor means coupled to said first storing means and said second storing means for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal and a control processor for coordinating operation of said first storing means, said second storing means and said video-processor means.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
48 words
The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 21 further comprising: communications-processor means for receiving a communications signal and selecting the first content data signal; and a local area network for connecting said communications-processor means, said first storing means, said second storing means and said video-processor means.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
26 words
The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 21 further including a remote control device for controlling said remote site apparatus from a central site.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
113 words
An apparatus having a central site and a remote site for customizing a video signal comprising: a communications channel; studio-processor means for generating a content data signal; scheduling-processor means for generating a schedule data signal; network-processor means for generating a communications signal from the video signal, the content data signal and the schedule data signal; means for transmitting the communications signal over said communications channel; communications-processor means for receiving the communications signal and for selecting the video signal and the content data signal; first means for storing the video signal; second means for storing the first content data signal; and video-processor means for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
113 words
An apparatus having a central site and a remote site for customizing a video signal comprising: a communications channel; studio-processor means for generating a content data signal; scheduling-processor means for generating a schedule data signal; network-processor means for generating a communications signal from the video signal, the content data signal and the schedule data signal; means for transmitting the communications signal over said communications channel; communications-processor means for receiving the communications signal and for selecting the video signal and the content data signal; first means for storing the video signal; second means for storing the first content data signal; and video-processor means for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal.
Claim 36
Independent Claim
104 words
An apparatus having a central site and a remote site for customizing a video signal comprising: a communications channel; studio-processor means located at said central site for generating a content data signal; network-processor means located at said central site for generating a communications signal having the video signal and the content data signal; means located at said central site for transmitting the communications signal over said communications channel; communications-processor means located at said remote site for receiving the communications signal and selecting the content data signal; and video-processor means located at said remote site for mixing the content data signal with the video signal.
Claim 37
Independent Claim
104 words
An apparatus having a central site and a remote site for customizing a video signal comprising: a communications channel; studio-processor means located at said central site for generating a content data signal; network-processor means located at said central site for generating a communications signal having the video signal and the content data signal; means located at said central site for transmitting the communications signal over said communications channel; communications-processor means located at said remote site for receiving the communications signal and selecting the content data signal; and video-processor means located at said remote site for mixing the content data signal with the video signal.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
62 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 25, further including: cue-processor means for generating insertion-cue signals; a matrix switch coupled to said video-processor means and operatively coupled to a plurality of consumer channels; and matrix-switch-processor means responsive to the insertion-cue signals for controlling said matrix switch and for routing the video signal with the content data signal to a particular consumer channel.
Claim 39
Independent Claim
76 words
A method using a processor for customizing at least one content data signal and a video signal, comprising the steps, using said processor, of: receiving a communications signal and selecting a first content data signal from the at least one content data signal; storing the first content data signal; mixing the first content data signal with a video signal to generate a multiple media signal; and routing the multiple media signal to a particular consumer channel.
Claim 40
Independent Claim
76 words
A method using a processor for customizing at least one content data signal and a video signal, comprising the steps, using said processor, of: receiving a communications signal and selecting a first content data signal from the at least one content data signal; storing the first content data signal; mixing the first content data signal with a video signal to generate a multiple media signal; and routing the multiple media signal to a particular consumer channel.
Claim 41
Independent Claim
47 words
A method using a processor for customizing a content data signal and a video signal, comprising the steps, using said processor, of: mixing the content data signal with the video signal, and routing the video signal mixed with the content data signal to a particular consumer channel.
Claim 42
Independent Claim
47 words
A method using a processor for customizing a content data signal and a video signal, comprising the steps, using said processor, of: mixing the content data signal with the video signal, and routing the video signal mixed with the content data signal to a particular consumer channel.
Claim 43
Independent Claim
230 words
A system having a central site and a remote site for customizing a video signal comprising: a communications channel; a studio processor located at said central site for generating a plurality of content data signals; a scheduling processor located at said central site, coupled to said studio processor and responsive to each of the plurality of content data signals for generating a schedule data signal and a control data signal; a network processor located at said central site for generating a communications signal by formatting the plurality of content data signals, a control data signal and the schedule data signal with the video signal; a transmitter located at said central site for transmitting the communications signal over said communications channel; a communications processor located at said remote site for receiving the communications signal and, using the control data signal, selecting a first content data signal targeted for said remote site from the plurality of content data signals; a first storing device located at said remote site coupled to said communications processor for storing the video signal; a second storing device located at said remote site coupled to said communications processor for storing the first content data signal; and a video processor located at said remote site, coupled to said first storing device, and responsive to the schedule data signal for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal.
Claim 44
Independent Claim
230 words
A system having a central site and a remote site for customizing a video signal comprising: a communications channel; a studio processor located at said central site for generating a plurality of content data signals; a scheduling processor located at said central site, coupled to said studio processor and responsive to each of the plurality of content data signals for generating a schedule data signal and a control data signal; a network processor located at said central site for generating a communications signal by formatting the plurality of content data signals, a control data signal and the schedule data signal with the video signal; a transmitter located at said central site for transmitting the communications signal over said communications channel; a communications processor located at said remote site for receiving the communications signal and, using the control data signal, selecting a first content data signal targeted for said remote site from the plurality of content data signals; a first storing device located at said remote site coupled to said communications processor for storing the video signal; a second storing device located at said remote site coupled to said communications processor for storing the first content data signal; and a video processor located at said remote site, coupled to said first storing device, and responsive to the schedule data signal for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
102 words
A central site apparatus for customizing a television signal having a video signal comprising: a studio processor for generating at least one content data signal; a content data base for storing each content data signal; a scheduling processor coupled to said studio processor and responsive to each content data signal for generating a schedule data signal, respectively; a network processor for generating a communications signal from the plurality of content data signals and the schedule data signal; a transmitter for transmitting the communications signal; and a control processor for coordinating operation of said studio processor, said scheduling processor and said network processor.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
102 words
A central site apparatus for customizing a television signal having a video signal comprising: a studio processor for generating at least one content data signal; a content data base for storing each content data signal; a scheduling processor coupled to said studio processor and responsive to each content data signal for generating a schedule data signal, respectively; a network processor for generating a communications signal from the plurality of content data signals and the schedule data signal; a transmitter for transmitting the communications signal; and a control processor for coordinating operation of said studio processor, said scheduling processor and said network processor.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
33 words
The central site apparatus as set forth in claim 30, further including a quality control processor for simulating a downlink system by assembling and displaying the content data signal with the video signal.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
31 words
The central site apparatus as set forth in claim 30 further including a local area network for connecting said control processor, said studio processor, said scheduling processor and said network processor.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
66 words
A central site apparatus for customizing advertising for television using a video signal comprising: a plurality of processors for generating at least one content data signal, responsive to each content data signal for generating a schedule data signal, and for generating a communications data signal by formatting each of the content data signals and the schedule data signals; and a transmitter for transmitting the communications signal.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
66 words
A central site apparatus for customizing advertising for television using a video signal comprising: a plurality of processors for generating at least one content data signal, responsive to each content data signal for generating a schedule data signal, and for generating a communications data signal by formatting each of the content data signals and the schedule data signals; and a transmitter for transmitting the communications signal.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
31 words
The central site apparatus as set forth in claim 33 wherein said plurality of processors format the plurality of content data signals and the schedule data signals with the video signal.
Claim 52
Independent Claim
49 words
A method for customizing television signals having at least one video signal, comprising the steps of: generating a plurality of content data signals; generating a schedule data signal; generating a communications signal from the plurality of content data signals and the schedule data signal; and transmitting the communications signal.
Claim 53
Independent Claim
49 words
A method for customizing television signals having at least one video signal, comprising the steps of: generating a plurality of content data signals; generating a schedule data signal; generating a communications signal from the plurality of content data signals and the schedule data signal; and transmitting the communications signal.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
79 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing televisions signals using at least one content data signal, a schedule data signal and a control data signal, comprising: a communications processor responsive to the control data signal for selecting a first content data signal targeted for said remote site apparatus; a second storing device for storing the first content data signal; and a video processor responsive to the schedule data signal for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
79 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing televisions signals using at least one content data signal, a schedule data signal and a control data signal, comprising: a communications processor responsive to the control data signal for selecting a first content data signal targeted for said remote site apparatus; a second storing device for storing the first content data signal; and a video processor responsive to the schedule data signal for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
52 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing television signals having at least one content data signal, comprising: a communications processor for selecting a first content data signals; a second storing device for storing the first content data signal; and a video processor for mixing the first content data signal with a video signal.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
52 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing television signals having at least one content data signal, comprising: a communications processor for selecting a first content data signals; a second storing device for storing the first content data signal; and a video processor for mixing the first content data signal with a video signal.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
20 words
The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 37 wherein said second storing device includes a data recording device.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
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The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 37 further including a control processor for coordinating operation of said communications processor, said second storing device and said video processor.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
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The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 39 further including a local area network for connecting said control processor, said communications processor, said second storing device and said video processor.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
26 words
The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 37 further including a remote control device for controlling said remote site apparatus from a central site.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
94 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing television signals using a video signal and at least one content data signal, comprising: a communications processor for receiving a communications signal and selecting a first content data signal; a second storing device coupled to said communications processor for storing the first content data signal; a video processor coupled to said communications processor and said second storing device for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal; and a control processor for coordinating operation of said communications processor, said second storing device and said video processor.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
94 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing television signals using a video signal and at least one content data signal, comprising: a communications processor for receiving a communications signal and selecting a first content data signal; a second storing device coupled to said communications processor for storing the first content data signal; a video processor coupled to said communications processor and said second storing device for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal; and a control processor for coordinating operation of said communications processor, said second storing device and said video processor.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
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The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 42 wherein said second storing device includes a data recording device.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
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The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 42 further including a local area network for communicating between said control processor, said communications processor, said second storing device and said video processor.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
26 words
The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 42 further including a remote control device for controlling said remote site apparatus from a central site.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
82 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing video presentations using a communications signal having a video signal and a content data signal, comprising: a communications processor for receiving the communications signal and separating the content data signal from the communications signal; a video processor, coupled to said communications processor, for mixing the content data signal with the video signal; and a control processor, coupled to said communications processor and said video processor, for coordinating operation of said communications processor and said video processor.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
82 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing video presentations using a communications signal having a video signal and a content data signal, comprising: a communications processor for receiving the communications signal and separating the content data signal from the communications signal; a video processor, coupled to said communications processor, for mixing the content data signal with the video signal; and a control processor, coupled to said communications processor and said video processor, for coordinating operation of said communications processor and said video processor.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
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The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 46 further including a local area network for connecting said communications processor and said video processor.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
26 words
The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 46 further including a remote control device for controlling said remote site apparatus from a central site.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
69 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing a video presentation having at least one content data signal, comprising: a video processor for mixing a first content data signal with a video signal; a matrix switch coupled to said video processor and a plurality of consumer channels; and a matrix-switch processor for controlling said matrix switch and routing the video signal and the content data signal to a particular consumer channel.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
69 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing a video presentation having at least one content data signal, comprising: a video processor for mixing a first content data signal with a video signal; a matrix switch coupled to said video processor and a plurality of consumer channels; and a matrix-switch processor for controlling said matrix switch and routing the video signal and the content data signal to a particular consumer channel.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
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The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 49 further including a remote control device for controlling said remote site apparatus from a central site.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
82 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing a video signal using a first content data signal, comprising: a first storing device for storing the video signal; a second storing device for storing the first content data signal; and a video processor coupled to said first storing device and said second storing device for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal; and a control processor for coordinating operation of said first storing device, said second storing device and said video processor.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
82 words
A remote site apparatus for customizing a video signal using a first content data signal, comprising: a first storing device for storing the video signal; a second storing device for storing the first content data signal; and a video processor coupled to said first storing device and said second storing device for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal; and a control processor for coordinating operation of said first storing device, said second storing device and said video processor.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
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The remote site apparatus as set froth in claim 51 further comprising: a communications processor for receiving a communications signal and selecting the first content data signal; and a local area network for connecting said communications processor, said first storing device, said second storing device and said video processor.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
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The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 51 further including a control processor for coordinating operation of said communications processor, said first storing device, said second storing device and said video processor.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
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The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 53 further including a local area network for connecting said control processor, said communications processor, said first storing device, said second storing device and said video processor.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
26 words
The remote site apparatus as set forth in claim 51 further including a remote control device for controlling said remote site apparatus from a central site.
Claim 80
Independent Claim
123 words
An apparatus having a central site and a remote site for customizing a video signal comprising: a communications channel; a studio processor for generating a content data signal; a scheduling processor for generating a schedule data signal; a network processor for generating a communications signal from the video signal, the content data signal and the schedule data signal; a transmitter for transmitting the communications signal over said communications channel; a communications processor for receiving the communications signal and for selecting the video signal and the content data signal; a first storing device for storing the video signal; a second storing device for storing the first content data signal; and a video processor for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal.
Claim 81
Independent Claim
123 words
An apparatus having a central site and a remote site for customizing a video signal comprising: a communications channel; a studio processor for generating a content data signal; a scheduling processor for generating a schedule data signal; a network processor for generating a communications signal from the video signal, the content data signal and the schedule data signal; a transmitter for transmitting the communications signal over said communications channel; a communications processor for receiving the communications signal and for selecting the video signal and the content data signal; a first storing device for storing the video signal; a second storing device for storing the first content data signal; and a video processor for mixing the first content data signal with the video signal.
Claim 82
Independent Claim
109 words
An apparatus having a central site and a remote site for customizing a video signal comprising: a communications channel; a studio processor located at said central site for generating a content data signal; a network processor located at said central site for generating a communications signal having the video signal and the content data signal; a transmitter located at said central site for transmitting the communications signal over said communications channel; a communications processor located at said remote site for receiving the communications signal and selecting the content data signal; and a video processor located at said remote site for mixing the content data signal with the video signal.
Claim 83
Independent Claim
109 words
An apparatus having a central site and a remote site for customizing a video signal comprising: a communications channel; a studio processor located at said central site for generating a content data signal; a network processor located at said central site for generating a communications signal having the video signal and the content data signal; a transmitter located at said central site for transmitting the communications signal over said communications channel; a communications processor located at said remote site for receiving the communications signal and selecting the content data signal; and a video processor located at said remote site for mixing the content data signal with the video signal.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
64 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 57 further including: a cue processor for generating insertion-cue signals; a matrix switch coupled to said video processor and operatively coupled to a plurality of consumer channels; and a matrix-switch processor responsive to the insertion-cue signals for controlling said matrix switch and for routing the video signal with the content data signal to a particular consumer channel.
Claim 85
Independent Claim
61 words
A method for customizing at least one content data signal and a video signal, comprising the steps of: receiving and selecting a first content data signal from the at least one content data signal; mixing the first content data signal with a video signal to generate a multiple media signal; and routing the multiple media signal to a particular consumer channel.
Claim 86
Independent Claim
61 words
A method for customizing at least one content data signal and a video signal, comprising the steps of: receiving and selecting a first content data signal from the at least one content data signal; mixing the first content data signal with a video signal to generate a multiple media signal; and routing the multiple media signal to a particular consumer channel.
Claim 87
Independent Claim
41 words
A method for customizing a content data signal and a video signal comprising the steps of: mixing the content data signal with the video signal; and routing the video signal mixed with the content data signal to a particular consumer channel.
Claim 88
Independent Claim
41 words
A method for customizing a content data signal and a video signal comprising the steps of: mixing the content data signal with the video signal; and routing the video signal mixed with the content data signal to a particular consumer channel.
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