UNIVERSAL SET TOP BOX CLIENT OPERATIVE WITH MULTIPLE SERVICE PROVIDERS

摘要

A system and method for delivering a plurality of different services to users is provided. A converter includes a plurality of input ports and a processor. Each of the plurality of input ports is configured to receive a respective input signal for one of the plurality of services. The processor converts each of the received input signals into a standardized common digital format. An Ethernet switch receives the converted input signals in the standardized common digital format, decodes and analyzes the received converted input signals, and provides the converted input signals to a respective set top box.