Broadcast data receiver and method of use thereof

摘要

A broadcast data receiver (BDR) (10) and method of use of the same is provided. The BDR (10) receives data from a broadcaster at a remote location and processes and decodes the data to provide video, audio and/or auxiliary data. The BDR (10) is provided with a reception port/slot (8) for a SIM card (2) from a mobile phone. A smart card reader reads and processes the data stored on said SIM card memory, thereby allowing the SIM card data to be stored, viewed and/or utilized via the BDR (10) and/or display screen (14) connected or integrally formed with the BDR (10).