Video input switching and signal processing apparatus
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1. A method of automatically changing from a first TV program to an alternate TV program at a TV viewer location, comprising the steps of:
- entering, at the viewer location, information regarding a viewing preference;
transmitting a TV program from a source to a viewer location;
receiving the TV program at the viewer location over a first TV channel, the TV program including a pointer to an alternate TV channel providing an alternate TV program with subject matter directly related to the TV program; and
automatically switching the TV program to the alternate TV program using the pointer and the information previously entered by the viewer without requiring any additional viewer intervention at the time of the switching.
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Abstract
An apparatus integrates a plurality of television signal sources into a cohesive audio/video environment. Internal provisions include a standard broadcast-frequency tuner, cable tuner as well as other optional inputs such as for a direct-broadcast satellite, previously recorded video material, etc. In the preferred embodiment, means are provided whereby a main or primary program channel may be linked to additional channels providing supplementary information to enhance resolution, sound quality, or to facilitate special effects.
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1. A method of automatically changing from a first TV program to an alternate TV program at a TV viewer location, comprising the steps of:
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entering, at the viewer location, information regarding a viewing preference; transmitting a TV program from a source to a viewer location; receiving the TV program at the viewer location over a first TV channel, the TV program including a pointer to an alternate TV channel providing an alternate TV program with subject matter directly related to the TV program; and automatically switching the TV program to the alternate TV program using the pointer and the information previously entered by the viewer without requiring any additional viewer intervention at the time of the switching. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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Current AssigneeBartonfalls LLC (IP Edge LLC)
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Original AssigneeBarry Schwab, John G. Posa
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InventorsSchwab, Barry H., Posa, John G.
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Primary Examiner(s)Kelley, Christopher
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Assistant Examiner(s)BROWN, RUEBEN M
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Application NumberUS08/822,397Time in Patent Office5,122 DaysField of Search725/32, 725 34- 35, 725 45- 46US Class Current725/32CPC Class CodesH04N 21/235 Processing of additional da...H04N 21/25891 being end-user preferences ...H04N 21/4113 PCH04N 21/41265 having a remote control dev...H04N 21/4263 involving specific tuning a...H04N 21/434 Disassembling of a multiple...H04N 21/4532 involving end-user characte...H04N 21/4755 for defining user preferenc...H04N 21/84 Generation or processing of...
