Method and system for validating service information (si) and program specific information (psi) in broadcast technologies

Abstract

A method and system for validating SIPSI of a broadcast table in an electronic device is provided. The method includes receiving a first cache signature and retrieving a second cache signature from a memory. The method also includes identifying differences between the first cache signature and the second cache signature. Further, the method includes performing one of updating the broadcast table and updating a portion of the broadcast table. The system includes an electronic device for validating SIPSI of a broadcast table. The electronic device includes a broadcast receiver for receiving a first cache signature and a memory for storing a second cache signature. The electronic device also includes a processor for identifying differences between the first cache signature and the second cache signature. Further, the electronic device includes the processor for performing one of updating the broadcast table and updating a portion of the broadcast table.

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