Abstract: A method for routing TV content including using a personal TV gateway STB/router to route a first TV content to a first TV receiver located in a first location in a home, while simultaneously routing a second TV content to a second TV receiver located in a second location in the home, and commanding the personal TV gateway STB/router to transfer the first TV content from the first TV receiver in the first location to a mobile personal communication device, while still controlling routing the second TV content to the second TV receiver located in the second location.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing a USB interface module for receiving a TV broadcast for playing on a personal computer (PC), including a Network Interface Module integrated circuit component (NIM) in communication with a first controller through a control bus, the NIM being adapted to receive data that includes a TV broadcast transport stream, and a USB2.0 interface controller in communication with the first controller and adapted to pass on the TV broadcast transport stream unprocessed to a PC.