摘要:
A method of generating data for identifying a video storage media comprising the steps of (1) generating from the contents of the media a data sequence representing the picture and/or the audio and/or data content of the video medium, (2) combining said data sequence with position information and/or picture and/or text and/or data or other information. It also provides a system for controlling a video recorder or other media device for selective enabling and disabling of associated functions. A graphical user interface is adapted to display information relating to television program content and/or data content from other sources such as the Internet and video recorder or other media device content and to display information relating to one or more video tapes or other media contents.
摘要:
A video media storage control system to control a video media storage device, be it for a tape or other storage media, includes means for sending commands to the device to instigate positioning of the video media at a desired position and where the desired position is arrived at automatically by reading the video media to obtain position information, directly or indirectly, and changing the position of the video media until the desired position has been obtained. Positioning may be for record or playback purposes. According to one aspect of the invention selection of the desired position at least for playback is controlled selectively from a display of the index of contents of the video media, which display includes at least one image of the contents and preferably a plurality of images on the media taken at discrete intervals. Positioning of the video media may utilise characterisation data for the video media storage device. More particularly the position information is obtained by reading position data recorded on the tape or alternatively by generating position data from the contents of the video tape for example by reading the tape and generating a data sequence or data value derived from the contents of the tape and storing same in memory in conjunction with position information.
摘要:
This invention provides a method permitting the delayed viewing of a continuous sequential signal transmission, the method comprising recording a digitised version of the continuous sequential signal transmission on an ongoing basis onto a digital recording medium (s), and subsequently reading the recorded signals whilst continuing to record the real time transmissions onto the said digital recording medium, and converting the recovered signals into ascreen readable form and viewing on a television (TV). Apparatus to permit the delayed viewing of a continuous sequential signal transmission, the apparatus comprising means to receive (r) and process (C, D, E) the continuous sequential signal transmission and where necessary to convert into a digital output, means to write the signal to a storage medium and means to read a signal recorded on the storage medium, the write and read means being operable simultaneously to permit reading of previously recorded signals whilst signals currently being received are being recorded. The invention also provides a method permitting the delayed viewing of a continuous signal transmission upon selection of additional on screen menus, the method comprising automatically recording a version of the continuous signal transmission onto a digital storage medium when additional temporarily on screen graphic and/or text and/or video images are displayed, re-commencing delayed read of digitally stored signal and displaying same when prompted or automatically when said temporarily on screen graphics and/or text and/or video images are no longer displayed.
摘要:
An interactive television control/operating system comprising a system for storing audio notes while using a television comprising, means for converting sound into digitised samples, means for storing said digitised samples in a television or television peripheral and means for replaying said digitised samples as an audio signal, means for causing said digitised sample to be stored, means for terminating the storage of digitised samples and means for causing said digitised samples to be played.
摘要:
An interactive television control/operating system for displaying moving pictures from a live television program or a recorded or pre-recorded item intended to be displayed on a television. There is described means operable to enlarge a prescribed area of a displayed picture. Also described is means for capturing a displayed video image, means for selecting the image to be captured and means for storing and/or printing the selected image. Also described is a system for taking a copy of images displayed on a television where said television is displaying a live program in which said images are stored in digital memory on a video segment. Also described is a method of selecting television programmes for viewing based on selecting TV programs based on what is actually watched. Also described is a means of taking audio notes utilising a remote control device operating in conjunction with the television set top box electronics.
摘要:
Apparatus for receiving storing and displaying digital television programs comprising first (1) and second (2) parts. The first part comprises a base station and the second part comprises a portable player unit that incorporates a digital storage device (23) for recording and playback of digital television programs. The base station incorporates a digital television receiver (T1, T2) operable to supply decoded television signals to a primary television (31) connected to said base station, and the base station digital receiver is adapted to supply coded digital television program to said digital storage device (23) in the portable player unit (2). The base station comprises a docking station (1) for the portable player unit (2) and the portable player unit (2) incorporates a display device (27). In addition means is provided for programming record events and to display pending scheduled recording events. One or both of the first and second parts incorporate said means for programming record events and means to display pending scheduled recording events. Means is provided to synchronize scheduled record events independently created on the portable player unit and the docking station. The system components operate in at least two modes depending on whether said components are operated as a single digital television system or as two independent units.
摘要:
An interactive television control/operating system providing a system for the display of targeted commercials on a television receiver comprising means of receiving commercials, means for selecting from said commercials, means for displaying selected commercials. The selected commercials are arrived at based on a list of preferences created by the viewer. The commercials can be full screen multiple frame images or so called banner advertisements such as those transmitted with Electronic Program Guides. The preferred commercials are stored in local memory and displayed in place of non-preferred commercials.
摘要:
An interactive television control/operating system for taking a copy of images displayed on a television, said copy comprising a segment of the displayed contents with a start and end point where the duration is substantially shorter than the original entire (broadcast) program, comprising means for selecting at least a start point for commencement of recording, memory means for storing a plurality of images corresponding to said segment whereby said plurality of images are stored as digital representations, means for converting said stored digital representation in to a signal for display on television, and means for selecting from said plurality of said segments for display. Means is provided for categorising said segments in to groups and a means for archiving said groups onto video tape or other storage medium in either digital or analogue signal form, and wherein said means for archiving said groups onto video tape further comprises means for automatically controlling a video recorder to enable a new segment to be appended to an area of the tape associated with the selected category. Means is provided for selecting segments for display based on a television display including textural menu and/or graphical menu and/or visual representation of said segments and a means for causing a video recorder to move to the position of the recorded segments and play said segments whereby said segments are retrieved and displayed on a television.
摘要:
An interactive television control/operating system comprising a system of recording digitally transmitted television broadcasts on analogue video tape whilst viewing another digital broadcast utilising two digital tuners and at least one digital to analogue connector.
摘要:
An interactive television control/operating system for displaying moving pictures from a live television program or a recorded or pre-recorded item intended to be displayed on a television. There is described means operable to enlarge a prescribed area of a displayed picture. Also described is means for capturing a displayed video image, means for selecting the image to be captured and means for storing and/or printing the selected image. Also described is a system for taking a copy of images displayed on a television where said television is displaying a live program in which said images are stored in digital memory on a video segment. Also described is a method of selecting television programmes for viewing based on selecting TV programs based on what is actually watched. Also described is a means of taking audio notes utilising a remote control device operating in conjunction with the television set top box electronics.