摘要:
A stand-alone time-shift device can be connected to a TV-set via a SCART connector. The device offers a 'pause-button' functionality to the user watching a live broadcast. Special control of the SCART's pin-8 avoids delay in the response or artifacts on the screen when the user is changing channels. This allows adding the time-shift functionality without interfering with the conventional behavior of a TV set.
摘要:
A method of and module for allocating recording space on a recording medium for recording an entry of predetermined length, the recording medium having an associated directory (30), which directory (30) lists blocks specifying free space and previously recorded entries, the method comprising the steps of receiving a start position on the recording medium (21), determining with the aid of the directory (30) the consecutive blocks necessary for recording at least the entry of predetermined length, starting from the start position (22), displaying the directory (23) and indicating the consecutive blocks in the directory (24), for example, by a frame (31) around the consecutive blocks. The module may advantageously be included in a video recorder system (10) or another recorder system using recording media.
摘要:
The invention relates to an apparatus for receiving programs from a plurality of channels, comprising a tuner for tuning to any of the plurality of channels, and an electronic program guide (EPG) for presenting a schedule of the programs. The apparatus comprises virtual channel means for creating a user selectable virtual channel for reproducing selected programs from various genuine channels. The virtual channel means are adapted to control the tuner to tune to a channel currently broadcasting a selected program. When a user selects the virtual channel, the apparatus takes care of automatically switching between the genuine channels broadcasting the programs viewed on the virtual channel. As a consequence, the user can view the desired programs by simply selecting the virtual channel.
摘要:
The transmission system comprises a transmitter (10) and a receiver (14). The transmitter (10) can transmit a number of multiplex signals (12) to the receiver (14). The receiver (14) comprises storage means (20) for storing data sections included in the multiplex signals (12) in dependence on information present in the multiplex signals (12). The information for the complete set of multiplex signals (12) is contained in a single information section in at least one of the multiplex signals (12).
摘要:
The invention relates to an apparatus for reproducing programs, comprising storage means for storing a plurality of stored programs, for example, a television receiver (1-9) comprising or controlling a video recorder (17). The apparatus comprises scheduling means (16) for composing a personal reproduction schedule of a subset of said plurality of stored programs, in accordance with a user profile. If the apparatus is also capable of receiving broadcast programs, the scheduling means (16) are adapted to include said broadcast programs in the reproduction schedule. A user-selectable virtual channel may be provided for easy inspection and execution of the reproduction schedule.
摘要:
The invention relates to an apparatus for receiving programs from a plurality of channels, comprising a tuner for tuning to any of the plurality of channels, and an electronic program guide (EPG) for presenting a schedule of the programs. The apparatus comprises virtual channel means for creating a user selectable virtual channel for reproducing selected programs from various genuine channels. The virtual channel means are adapted to control the tuner to tune to a channel currently broadcasting a selected program. When a user selects the virtual channel, the apparatus takes care of automatically switching between the genuine channels broadcasting the programs viewed on the virtual channel. As a consequence, the user can view the desired programs by simply selecting the virtual channel.
摘要:
The transmission system comprises a transmitter (10) and a receiver (14). The transmitter (10) can transmit a number of multiplex signals (12) to the receiver (14). The receiver (14) comprises storage means (20) for storing data sections included in the multiplex signals (12) in dependence on information present in the multiplex signals (12). The information for the complete set of multiplex signals (12) is contained in a single information section in at least one of the multiplex signals (12).
摘要:
The invention relates to a TV signal receiver (5) having a first input terminal (7) for receiving a first input signal, a tuner (11) for deriving a first TV signal from the first input signal. Said first input signal comprises interruptions interrupting said first TV signal. The TV receiver (5) further comprises a second input terminal (8) for receiving a second input signal, a storage device (17) for storing and reading at least a plurality of second TV signal blocks in/from a memory, whereby said second TV signal blocks are derived from the second input signal. Control means (25) are provided for generating a first control signal for controlling the storage device to read at least one second TV signal block from the memory to obtain a second TV signal. A signal combination unit (19) is provided for replacing a part of the first TV signal by the second TV signal so as to obtain a composite TV signal in response to said first control signal. The composite TV signal is applied to an output terminal (9). The TV signal receiver further comprises user activatable input means (23) for receiving a command from a user to insert a second TV signal block in the first TV signal.
摘要:
The invention relates to an apparatus for reproducing programs, comprising storage means for storing a plurality of stored programs, for example, a television receiver (1-9) comprising or controlling a video recorder (17). The apparatus comprises scheduling means (16) for composing a personal reproduction schedule of a subset of said plurality of stored programs, in accordance with a user profile. If the apparatus is also capable of receiving broadcast programs, the scheduling means (16) are adapted to include said broadcast programs in the reproduction schedule. A user-selectable virtual channel may be provided for easy inspection and execution of the reproduction schedule.