| 摘要 |
A network for the distribution of media content, such as video and/or audio data, comprises a number of networked devices (e.g. TVs 24,26), at least one of which (e.g. Broadcast Data Receiver BDR 50) serves as a data source. Selection means (e.g. remote control 34,44) are provided via which a user may request media content to be retrieved from the data source and played on the associated local device. The selection means be implemented in an infra red remote-control, mobile phone, PDA, tablet or similar peripheral. Playback devices 24,26 are provided with associated transceivers 30,32 to enable distribution/sharing of the requested content amongst multiple devices on the network. The transceivers also serve to convey user requests submitted by remote controls (e.g. 44) back to the data source 50 to enable users of all networked devices to request delivery of media content. The network may be a household/home local area network (LAN / HLAN) located in premises to facilitate sharing of video and/or audio/music content amongst networked devices in the home. |
