Navigating through television programs
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
United States of America Patent
Stats
-
Jun 11, 2002
Grant Date -
N/A
app pub date -
Jun 3, 1998
filing date -
Jun 3, 1997
priority date (Note) -
In Force
status (Latency Note)
Importance
Abstract
A method of navigating through television programs is disclosed. A television receiver displays a mosaic image with sub-images representing the available programs. The receiver further receives an electronic program guide with program descriptions. Upon activating a 'theme' button (42), the viewer can enter a desired program type, e.g. 'movie'. In response thereto, the brightness of the sub-images representing programs that are not desired is reduced. The user is thus assisted in navigating through programs he is interested in, while maintaining the mosaic structure he is familiar with, and without losing the association between channels and their positions on the mosaic screen.
First Claim
Family
International Classification(s)
- [Classification Symbol]
- [Patents Count]
Cited Art Landscape
Patent Citation Ranking
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Recipient Email Address
Recipient Email Address
Comment
Recipient Email Address
Add to Portfolio(s)
To add this patent to one, or more, of your portfolios, simply click the add button.
This Patent is in these Portfolios:
Add to additional portfolios:
Last Refreshed On:
Changes done successfully