Patents Relating to Enhanced Broadcast Communications to Auction on November 11th at ICAP Ocean Tomo's Fall 2010 Live IP Auction

Patents Relating to Enhanced Broadcast Communications to Auction on November 11th at ICAP Ocean Tomo's Fall 2010 Live IP Auction

CHICAGO, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- ICAP Ocean Tomo, the intellectual property brokerage division of ICAP plc (IAP.L) and the world's premier patent auction firm, will auction off a patent portfolio disclosing techniques for enhancing broadcast signal quality and remotely monitoring cable TV downtime at the upcoming Fall 2010 Live Auction in Napa, California on November 11th.

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Comprised of 3 US and 11 foreign patents, the assets in this lot describe methods to synchronize and modulate broadcast signal frequencies to avoid destructive interference such as mountain ranges or passing aircraft. These methods enhance broadcast signal quality and reduce frequency offsets while increasing the number of available channels within a frequency band. In addition, these techniques reduce the need for broadcasters to utilize hardware like frequency monitors, thus reducing fixed costs. The patents also disclose methods for remotely monitoring cable TV operating conditions such as downtime and cable drop at the subscriber end.

"Entities active in media broadcasting including cable operators, satellite providers, broadcast networks, and other entities involved in the distribution of media should find interest in these assets," said Dean Becker CEO of ICAP Ocean Tomo.

The expected value of this lot is more than $100,000. It can be purchased immediately through ICAP Ocean Tomo's Purchase Now feature for $300,000. To learn more about these patents and how to participate in the Fall Live Auction please contact Dean Becker at Dean.Becker@us.icap.com.

To view the Fall Auction Catalog online visit http://icapoceantomo.com/auction/fall/catalog.

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