Receivers for television signals

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20020042918A1
SERIAL NO

10013719

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A receiver for television signals is arranged to receive video signals comprising video data and information data. The receiver is arranged to respond to viewer operation of a control device (28). The receiver includes a processor (23) for processing selected information data to convert the same into signals representative thereof for output to a television in combination with the video signals. In one mode of operation the decoder responds to manipulation of the control device by causing brief scheduling information pertaining to programs transmitted in the received signal to be displayed. In another mode of operation the receiver is arranged to display detailed scheduling information pertaining to plural different television signals. The receiver is operable to receive signals containing video data representing a plurality of video clips. The processor is arranged to process the signals and to cause simultaneous display of the clips on a television screen. The processor is arranged to respond to user manipulation of the control device by storing data for subsequent viewing of user selected programs. The decoder may further comprise a modem (32) and a CD-ROM drive (25a).

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BRITISH SKY BROADCASTING LTDMEADER SYKES

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Crossley, Robin Isleworth, GB 20 364
Holliday, David Isleworth, GB 16 305
Townsend, Christopher Isleworth, GB 36 493
Webber, Alun David Isleworth, GB 8 235

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