Te.Ve.Mail Has Arrived!

Te.Ve.Mail will allow consumers to share files between two different Digital Video Recorder devices. This product enables consumers to share a favorite digitally recorded television or satellite program with another digital video recorder user. Similar file sharing technology allows computer users to share files with one another, but Te.Ve.Mail takes this technology to the next step, applying it to digital video recorder users.

Digital Video Recorders allow the consumer to set and record television shows, movies and other programs when they are unable to watch them. This helpful device allows those at work or at play to easily view their favorite shows at more convenient times. Unfortunately, if one forgets to set the DVR, they are unable to watch the show until it airs in repeats, or becomes available on disc. Te.Ve.Mail provides individuals that have recorded the show with a means to share the episode with a friend who didn't record the show.

Te.Ve.Mail utilizes file-sharing hardware and software to transfer television shows from one digital video recorder to another. This technology utilizes cable lines such as phone lines, T1 cable and/or broadband cable to transfer and store files using existing DVR memory space. This existing technology is simply applied to DVR designs, allowing consumers to easily share files as desired. Offered as an upgrade kit and as an option on new Digital Video Recorders, the components, designs and features will vary dependent upon the manufacturing needs. The Te.Ve.Mail system features a uniquely designed, rechargeable remote. This remote also features audible beeping capabilities, allowing the user to simply push the pager button located on the front of the DVR in order to locate the remote when it is misplaced. The estimated speed of transfer from one DVR to another is approximately 2 Megs to send and 30 Megs to download. 

Te.Ve.Mail simply expands on current technology by incorporating it into new applications and allows users to not only share programs, but provides them with a means of sharing digital photos or home movies with others as well. Methods in which to send and receive the files will vary and may be determined by the manufacturing agent.