H04H

BROADCAST COMMUNICATION (multiplex communication H04J; pictorial communication aspects—of broadcast systems H04N)

Note(s) In this subclass, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:[2008.01] “broadcast” is simultaneous distribution of identical signals to plural receiving stations. The term "broadcast" does not include distribution to receiving stations which is controlled by requests or responses from the receiving stations;“broadcast information” covers all kinds of information distributed by broadcast systems;“broadcast-related information” is information required by services provided via broadcast systems, other than broadcast information;“broadcast time” is a time when particular broadcast information exists and is available;“broadcast channel” is a channel via which broadcast information is distributed, e.g. carrier waves, time slots, cables or wireless broadcast service areas;“broadcast space” is either a set of broadcast channels in which particular broadcast information exists and is available or a geographical area determined by the set of broadcast channels;“broadcast space-time” is space-time determined by broadcast space and broadcast time in which particular broadcast information exists and is available;“broadcast system” is a system which consists of transmitter, transponder and receiver for broadcast;“broadcast-related system” is a system which is directly affected by generation, broadcast, reception or use of broadcast information;“broadcast service” is a service directly provided by a broadcast system, i.e. distribution service of broadcast information;“broadcast-related service” is a service provided by broadcast-related systems;“A with a direct linkage to B” means that A directly affects B or that A is directly affected by B.