Variable delay channel scan
US6801262B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03J9/00
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Channel changing apparatus for automatically scanning or incrementing the channel on a radio, television or other receiver and pausing for a set period of time on each channel to allow a user to preview to content. A scan speed adjustment control allows the user to vary the length of the preview period. The channel changing apparatus may be provided on a remote control device or integral to the receiver.
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