Universal interactive set-top controller for downloading and playback of information and entertainment services
US5640453A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N5/782
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A universal interactive control system for the downloading and playback of information and entertainment services from one or more network distribution centers, said one or more network distribution centers providing information and entertainment signals selected from video and audio programs, video catalogs, and data files, said universal interactive control system. The interactive control system includes: a controller circuit, a data distribution circuit controlled by the controller circuit, a data processor circuit controlled by the controller circuit, and a first plurality of interface connector circuits, with a first of the interface connector circuits for connecting the distribution circuit to a display device under control of the controller, and a second of the interface connector circuits for connecting the data distribution circuit to a storage device under control of the controller circuit.
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