Apparatus and method for distribution of high quality image and audio programs to remote locations

摘要: Apparatus and method are provided for the distribution of very high quality audio or visual programming material from one more central hubs (102) to presentation locations (56, 104) such as theaters using data rate links satellites (106). At hub (102), a source generation system (108) generates an electronic program signal analog signal, compression/encryption (110) codes digitally encrypts modulation/transmission (114) processes transmission via satellite A network management (112) at controls operation hub. theater (56) other location, receiver/demodulator (120) receives transmitted (122) then storage, routing, decoding, display received material. Storage arrays (124A-124N) in (104A-104N) provide centralized storage The is routed through local area designated auditoriums, several which may operate within (104A-104N). each auditorium, decompressed decrypted projection equipment (132A) standard auditorium sound systems (134A).