公开(公告)号：GB2376143B

公开(公告)日：2004-12-15

申请号：GB0130281

申请日：2001-07-26

Applicant: PACE MICRO TECH PLC

Inventor： WOODHOUSE DAVID ,  STEVAL MICHAEL ,  BEE ANDREW ,  SMITH GERARD

IPC: H04N5/00 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/24

公开(公告)号：GB2376143A

公开(公告)日：2002-12-04

申请号：GB0130281

申请日：2001-07-26

Applicant: PACE MICRO TECH PLC

Inventor： WOODHOUSE DAVID ,  STEVAL MICHAEL ,  BEE ANDREW ,  SMITH GERARD

IPC: H04N5/00 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/24

Abstract: A broadcast data receiver system is provided and a method of operating the system. The system includes a first broadcast data receiver (BDR) (2) located at a first location, typically in a premises. The BDR (2) receives video, audio and/or auxiliary digital data broadcast from a remote location via cable, satellite or terrestrial means. The BDR processes the data and displays the processed data on a display screen (10) and/or audio data via speakers connected thereto. At least a second broadcast data receiver (8) is provided at least a second location typically in the same premises. One of the first and second BDRs (2, 8) is made functional by a signal received from the other of the first and second BDRs, via a telecommunications line (4) provided in the premises and connecting the first and at least second BDRs together, thereby ensuring that both BDRs are connected before operation of the two BDRs can be achieved.

公开(公告)号：GB2384926A

公开(公告)日：2003-08-06

申请号：GB0220489

申请日：2002-09-04

Applicant: PACE MICRO TECH PLC

Inventor： STEVAL MICHAEL

IPC: H04B1/16 ,  H04N5/00 ,  H04N5/63

Abstract: A broadcast data receiver (BDR) or set top box is provided for receiving digital data from a broadcaster at a remote location and processing said data to provide video, audio and/or auxiliary data for display on a display screen and/or for listening to via speakers forming part of or connected to the BDR. Timer means in the form of a real time clock (RTC) is provided in the BDR such that at one or more pre-determined time intervals, the RTC changes the operational status of the BDR. The status change may be ON/OFF* or OFF/ON* (* or standby) and so may save power when a user has forgotten to switch it off. The timings may be set on an electronic programme guide (EPG).