Abstract: A method for transitioning a video system is disclosed. The method generally includes a first step for (A) executing in a processing circuit a standby code stored in a nonvolatile memory while the video system is in an off state, the off state defining a low power configuration for the processing circuit and a power off condition for the video system, the standby code being responsive to a plurality of wake up conditions to wake up the video system. In a second step, the method may (B) store an application code in a volatile memory while in the off state, the application code configured to operate the video system while in an on state of the video system. The method generally includes a third step for (C) transitioning from the off state to the on state upon detection of at least one of the wake up conditions. A step for (D) executing in the processing circuit the application code while in the on state to decode video may also exist in the method.

Abstract: A method for transitioning a video system is disclosed. The method generally includes a first step for (A) executing in a processing circuit a standby code stored in a nonvolatile memory while the video system is in an off state, the off state defining a low power configuration for the processing circuit and a power off condition for the video system, the standby code being responsive to a plurality of wake up conditions to wake up the video system. In a second step, the method may (B) store an application code in a volatile memory while in the off state, the application code configured to operate the video system while in an on state of the video system. The method generally includes a third step for (C) transitioning from the off state to the on state upon detection of at least one of the wake up conditions. A step for (D) executing in the processing circuit the application code while in the on state to decode video may also exist in the method.

Abstract: A method for transitioning a video system is disclosed. The method generally includes a first step for (A) executing in a processing circuit a standby code stored in a nonvolatile memory while the video system is in an off state, the off state defining a low power configuration for the processing circuit and a power off condition for the video system, the standby code being responsive to a plurality of wake up conditions to wake up the video system. In a second step, the method may (B) store an application code in a volatile memory while in the off state, the application code configured to operate the video system while in an on state of the video system. The method generally includes a third step for (C) transitioning from the off state to the on state upon detection of at least one of the wake up conditions. A step for (D) executing in the processing circuit the application code while in the on state to decode video may also exist in the method.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a system comprising a server, a digital recorder, a memory, an optical disc and a drive. The server may be configured to broadcast a software update through an off air network. The digital recorder may be configured to receive an off air download and download the software update. The memory may be configured to store the software update. The drive may be mounted in the digital recorder. The drive may be configured to write the software update from the memory to a writable optical disc. The digital recorder may be upgraded with the software update from the writable optical disc.

Abstract: An integrated heated conduit includes an inner conduit through which a fluid may be transferred. The inner conduit may also serve as a first electrical conductor, or an insulator may be provided on the outer surface of the conduit and a first electrical conductor may then be formed about the outer surface of this insulator. A polymeric, self-regulating heating element is provided on the outer surface of the first conductor. A second conductor is provided about the outer surface of the heating element to complete a current path across the heating element. The entire assembly may optionally be sheathed in an electrically and/or thermally insulating outer layer.