Centralized video and data integration unit

摘要

Each of a plurality of remote control devices is to receive a user-initiated video selection of any of a plurality of channels. Each of a plurality of video processing modules is responsive to a corresponding one of the remote control devices to request a channel based on the user-initiated video selection. A distribution module simultaneously receives all channels requested by the video processing modules and distributes the channels to those of the video processing modules requesting same. Each of a plurality of modulators is to generate a television signal based on the channel requested by an associated video processing module. A network interface is in communication with a modem to provide a data networking signal. Each of a plurality of combiners combines the television signal from a modulator with the data networking signal to form a corresponding combined television and data networking signal.