Method and apparatus for displaying channel information and selecting channel on digital television
US7412715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4345
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for displaying channel information on a digital TV. Channel information which can know the number of programs or program numbers received through a currently selected major channel is displayed. As channel information, a major channel number and minor channel numbers are displayed. If a channel up or down key is pressed, a viewing program is selected and corresponding channel information is displayed on a TV screen.
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