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;
receiving the program at the viewer location over a first channel, the program including a pointer to an alternate channel carrying supplemental information directly related to the program; and
automatically switching from the program to the supplemental information 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; receiving the program at the viewer location over a first channel, the program including a pointer to an alternate channel carrying supplemental information directly related to the program; and automatically switching from the program to the supplemental information using the pointer and the viewing preference. - 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 AssigneeVidea, L.L.C.
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InventorsPosa, John G., Schwab, Barry H.
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Granted Patent
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Time in Patent OfficeDays
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Field of Search
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US Class Current725/59
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CPC 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...
