摘要:
A program segments display bar is described. In embodiment(s), a program segments display bar has still images that can include scene images and advertisement images. The scene images can each correspond to a different segment of television media content, such as a movie or television program, and are displayed in the program segments display bar to indicate a sequence of the television media content. The advertisement images can each correspond to a different advertisement and can be displayed in the program segments display bar to indicate where the different advertisements are included with the television media content. The program segments display bar can also include a focus that can be positioned proximate a still image to indicate that the still image is selectable.
摘要:
An image display apparatus and method for displaying a broadcast schedule list are provided. The image display apparatus includes a storage unit which stores information on broadcast programs scheduled for broadcast, and a controller which reads out the stored broadcast program information so that the information is displayed in the form of a sliding banner on one side of a screen. Therefore, a user may easily confirm the broadcast schedule list without accessing the corresponding menu individually in order to check the scheduled broadcast programs. Additionally, an obstacle to viewing broadcasts caused by having to check the schedule list may be reduced, and thus user convenience can be enhanced.
摘要:
The present invention provides an improved method for the combined transmission of image and additional data. The present invention generates a transmission signal that includes an image transmission area, which is applied for the transmission of both the image and additional data. In order to transmit image and additional data without interference between these different kinds of data, the present invention takes the resolution of a display device that displays the transmitted video data into account when generating the transmission signal. In particular, the size of the transmission area is set so that it provides more space than actually is required for the transmission of an image having a resolution matching the resolution of the display device. Therefore, it is not necessary to superimpose the additional data onto the image data or to transmit image having a resolution being smaller than the resolution of the display device.
摘要:
In accordance with an embodiment, a system and method for playing a game using video content as the game environment is disclosed. The video content may be provided from a video-on-demand system (40) or using broadcast video signals. Depending on the object of the game, the player may try to hit, shoot or avoid specific objects in the video content environment. Those objects are identified at the time of authoring the game. During the game, a game application knows about the objects and can evaluate the performance of the player. Use of on-demand or live broadcast video source as the context environment for a game is disclosed. The game application is synchronized with the video content.
摘要:
A method (300) of transmitting a television signal including an information ticker, includes embedding (310) a ticker, including first ticker data, into a video stream; including (320) second ticker data in a separate data stream; multiplexing (330) the video stream and the separate data stream to create a digital television transport multiplex; and broadcasting (340) a broadcast television signal including the digital television transport multiplex, the digital television transport multiplex further including the video stream and the separate data stream, wherein the ticker including the first ticker data is embedded in the video stream and wherein the second ticker data is included in the separate data stream.
摘要:
An Internet television program guide system is provided that allows a user at a multimedia system to access information related to television programs over an Internet communications link. The user can view television program guide listings and related video stills and video clips. The user can perform database searches on the program guide listings (e.g., to search for a particular type of television program). If desired, the user can select an option that directs the multimedia system to tune directly to a television channel for a selected program or to a related television program guide or movie guide service on a television channel. The user can order pay-per-view events using the system.
摘要:
A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for administering a video channel comprising a plurality of video feeds. A method in accordance with the present invention comprises coupling a computer to a transmission station, the transmission station receiving the plurality of video feeds, arranging a plurality of icons on a monitor of the computer to emulate a video layout to be presented, associating a video feed of the plurality of video feeds with an icon of the plurality of icons, and enabling manipulation of the video feeds through the computer.
摘要:
A system, method and software program is provided for creating and implementing self-contained mini-applications that store, retrieve and display data and allow user interaction in a constrained computing environment such as a set-top box used in the delivery of digital television. The system, method and software program of the present invention, also known as TV widgets' allows users to personalize data and facilitate the access of such data with a click of a button from a remote control unit. The TV widgets include a myriad of widgets of which some are, 'My 8 ball', a widget t hat recommends television programming to a viewer, 'My TV search' for searching specific television programs, 'My Weather', 'My Yellow Page s', 'S mart Navigation', 'Instant Messaging with Smart User Interface', a well as others. A TV widget framework provides user interface context for launching and managing the widgets.
摘要:
An image display apparatus and method for displaying a broadcast schedule list are provided. The image display apparatus includes a storage unit which stores information on broadcast programs scheduled for broadcast, and a controller which reads out the stored broadcast program information so that the information is displayed in the form of a sliding banner on one side of a screen. Therefore, a user may easily confirm the broadcast schedule list without accessing the corresponding menu individually in order to check the scheduled broadcast programs. Additionally, an obstacle to viewing broadcasts caused by having to check the schedule list may be reduced, and thus user convenience can be enhanced.