Digital television with improved input selection functionality
US8817189B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4882
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus comprising a switching circuit and a display. The switching circuit may be configured to present an output signal in response to a plurality of input signals. The output signal may be generated in response to an active one of the input signals. A user prompt may appear prior to switching to the active one of the input signals. The user prompt may allow a user to confirm or reject switching to the active input. The display circuit may be configured to display information from the output signal.
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