Television with set top internet terminal with user interface wherein auxiliary content is received that is associated with current television programming
US7849226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4884
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A viewer of television programming is alerted to the availability of content related to the programming (e.g. an associated Internet web page) by an icon momentarily displayed on the screen. Using a remote control, the viewer can select the icon. A control panel then appears, superimposed over the television image, and provides additional detail about the related content. By further operating the remote control, the viewer can select the associated content for viewing, or return to watching the television. Various other features and variations are disclosed.
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