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  • H04N21/63—Control signaling related to video distribution between client, server and network components; Network processes for video distribution between server and clients or between remote clients, e.g. transmitting basic layer and enhancement layers over different transmission paths, setting up a peer-to-peer communication via Internet between remote STB's; Communication protocols; Addressing
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• Circuits Of Receivers In General (AREA)
• Studio Devices (AREA)
• Input Circuits Of Receivers And Coupling Of Receivers And Audio Equipment (AREA)

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