Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method provide the ability to process media content streams. A primary and backup multiplexer are each configured to receive and multiplex multiple video streams to output IP multicast streams with unique unicast addresses. A primary and backup uniform transport processing system (UTPS) join the IP multicast streams and output each stream using a unique multicast group. Multiple virtual local area networks (VLANs) separate the joins of the primary UTPS from the joins of the backup UTPS. Primary and backup modulators join the IP multicast streams output from the primary or backup UTPS and convert the joined stream to radio frequency for uplink to a broadcast distribution network.

Abstract: A system for delivering satellite signals to a plurality of display platforms. A system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention comprises a first transmission system for delivering the satellite signals to a first display platform via at least one satellite, and a second transmission system, coupled to the first transmission system, for delivering at least a portion of the satellite signals to at least one second display platform, the first transmission system and the second transmission system transmitting in a substantially simultaneous manner, wherein the second transmission system transmits a data stream formatted for compatibility with the at least one second display platform.