Video switching and signal processing apparatus
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1. A method of automatically switching from a video program to supplemental video information at a viewer location, the method comprising the steps of:
- entering, by a user at a viewer location, information regarding a viewing preference;
delivering a digital video program to the viewer location from a source of digital video programs;
receiving the digital video program at the viewer location over a first communication channel, the program including a pointer to an alternate communication channel carrying supplemental information directly related to the program; and
automatically switching, without human intervention, from the program received over the first communication channel to the supplemental information received over the alternate communication channel using the pointer and the viewing preference.
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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 switching from a video program to supplemental video information at a viewer location, the method comprising the steps of:
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entering, by a user at a viewer location, information regarding a viewing preference; delivering a digital video program to the viewer location from a source of digital video programs; receiving the digital video program at the viewer location over a first communication channel, the program including a pointer to an alternate communication channel carrying supplemental information directly related to the program; and automatically switching, without human intervention, from the program received over the first communication channel to the supplemental information received over the alternate communication channel using the pointer and the viewing preference. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of automatically switching from a video program to supplemental video information at a viewer location, the method comprising the steps of:
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delivering a digital video program to a viewer location from a source of digital video programs; receiving the digital video program at the viewer location over a first communication channel, the program including pointers to a plurality alternate communication channels carrying supplemental information directly related to the program; entering, by a user at the viewer location, information regarding a viewing preference; and using the viewing preference entered by the user, automatically switching without human intervention from the program received over the first communication channel to one of the alternate communication channels to display the supplemental information. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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Current AssigneeBartonfalls LLC (IP Edge LLC)
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Original AssigneeVidea, L.L.C.
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InventorsSchwab, Barry H., Posa, John G.
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Primary Examiner(s)Kumar, Pankaj
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Assistant Examiner(s)BROWN, RUEBEN M
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Application NumberUS13/025,838Publication NumberTime in Patent Office1,236 DaysField of Search725/110, 725/112, 725/113, 725/135, 725/136, 725/37, 725/38, 725/59, 725/109, 725/140, 725 32- 36, 348/460, 348/461, 348/553, 345/327US 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...
