Information terminal apparatus that is remotely programmed by radio waves and that displays input keys of program functions on a display

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5668591
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08412950

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An information terminal apparatus capable of ensuring enhanced operational facility and realizing easier maintenance of software required for a variety of services. The terminal apparatus includes an external information input port for receiving external software transmitted thereto by radio waves; a first memory for storing the software received by the external information input port; a first controller operated in accordance with the execution of the software stored in the first memory; a console for inputting predetermined data in conformity with the execution of the software; and a display for visually representing various kinds of information in conformity with the execution of the software. The software is obtained via a cable box for transferring a signal to or from the information terminal unit. The cable box includes an interface for transferring information to and from a host processor; a second memory for storing the software transmitted thereto from the host processor; and a second controller for controlling the signal transfer to or from the interface, the second memory and the information terminal unit.

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SONY CORPORATION7-35 KITASHINAGAWA 6-CHOME SHINAGAWA-KU TOKYO

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Shintani, Peter Tokyo, JP 186 2734

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