Systems, methods, and apparatus for simultaneous viewing of differing video program sources
US7202915B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04H40/90
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One aspect of the present invention relates to a system and method for selecting the sources of at least two shows capable of being received and displayed by an entertainment system. The user selects for viewing, a first show associated with a first channel from a first source. The first show is then displayed. The user also selects for viewing, a second show associated with a second channel from any one of the first and a second sources. The second show is then displayed. A second aspect of the present invention relates to a system and method for selecting the sources of at least two shows capable of being received and displayed by an entertainment system. The user selects for viewing, a first show associated with a first channel from a first source. The first show is displayed on a first portion of a display screen. The user also selects for viewing, a second show associated with a second channel from any one of the first and a second sources. The second show is simultaneously displayed on a second portion of the display screen.
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