MXPA00006856A - Tv broadcast van and portable replay device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides on-field sports officials with a system for monitoring, reviewing and evaluating sports or other events in nearly real time. The system for selecting and reviewing signal segments comprises (i) a selection system (140) including means (132) for receiving at least one signal, means (150) for identifying at least one segment of the signal, and means (134) for transmitting the signal segment, and (ii) a reviewing system (220), including means (215) for receiving the signal, means (212) for storing the signal segment, and means (216) for reviewing information in the signal segment. The reviewing system may be a hand-held device, and may also include means for manipulating information in the signal segment, so that the user may, for example, rewind, fast-forward, freeze, enlarge or play in slow motion images from a sports or other event.

Description

TELEVISION BROADCASTING TRUCK AND REPETITIVE PORTABLE DEVICE BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates the review of electronic images and other signals. More particularly, this invention relates to the selection and revision of signal segments, which includes, for example, images and signals of instant repetition in sports, entertainment, news and other events, and in security systems.

DESCRIPTION OF RELEVANT ART The invention of instant replay in 1963 revolutionized the way in which televised events are watched. At the same time, the notion of reviewing a portion of an event, only moments after it occurred, was entirely new. Also, the instant repetition tube dramatic effects on football matches and other sporting events were arbitrated.

The work of the soccer referees, for example, includes the making of decisions of fractions of a second whereas, simultaneously, they observe the players, yard markers, limits and the ball. Occasionally, arbitrators are confronted with difficult pronouncements that would be easier to solve with the benefit of a posteriori observation. Recognizing this, in 1986, the organizers of the Major League Soccer adopted the use of instant replay during games as a tool to allow referees to review and correct "difficult" and "closed" pronouncements.

As initially implemented, the instant replay did not provide the arbiters on the playing field access to the images of the instant replay. On the contrary, when a pronouncement was changed, an arbitrator outside the field reviewed the available images of instant replay of the relevant play and described the review to the referees on the field of play. The referee outside the field had access to the instant replay images from each of the various video cameras covering various angles and aspects of the play, but the referees on the field of play did not have it.

Instead of ensuring the accuracy and quality of the arbitration, instant replay did not always resolve the disputed pronouncements. Sometimes, instant replay also had negative effects on football matches. Frequent changes were made to the pronouncements by the referees on the field of play. Prolonged delays, lasting some more than five minutes, resulted while the referees outside the field reviewed the play, thereby increasing the length of the matches, interrupting the team's momentum and interrupting the mass coverage by the media. The referees on the field of play were disconcerted when their pronouncements were overturned. By way of agreement, in 1991, the pragmatic problems faced by the teams, referees, producers of mass media and fans allowed the football major league to end the use of instant replay during games.

Periodically, however, fans, players, referees, teams and media interests urge that instant replay must be reinstituted. Today, television producers have fully integrated instant replay within their broadcasts and commentary on soccer and other sporting events. After a play, remote viewers are often provided with instant replay from numerous camera angles. In a very real sense, viewers now have some of the best seats to evaluate if correct pronouncements have been made. Even fans attending the games can watch the instant replay on large television screens placed around the playing field or on portable receivers they take to the event. Meanwhile, arbitrators are left to wait until the post-partum review to determine the accuracy of a pronouncement.

By way of agreement, there is a need for a system that would prepare the referees of sporting events with portable devices on the field of play that have a substantial capacity for signal storage, an image resolution quality, and approach and reproduction capabilities. slow that allows them to review, evaluate and, if necessary, change their judgments and pronouncements, in time very real. Such devices could also be used to review and evaluate other events, including entertainment and news events, and real-life monitoring events and information reports. Such devices and systems could also be used as security systems in stores, premises and other sites.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION One objective of the invention is to allow officers on the field of play to review and evaluate events without undue delay.

A further objective of the invention is to provide a portable system and device to allow officers on the field to review and evaluate events without undue delay.

Another objective of the invention is to provide a portable system and device to allow a user to monitor, monitor, review and evaluate entertainment, news, and other events and events in near real time.

A further object of the invention is to provide a portable system and device for selecting and reviewing the information included in a signal.

Another objective of the invention is to provide a system and portable device for selecting and reviewing the segments of a signal.

A further object of the invention is to provide a portable system and device for selecting signal segments and manipulating the information included in the signal segments, for example, by freezing the information or displaying the information in slow motion.

A further objective of the invention is to provide a portable system and device wherein the user of the portable device can select the signal segments that are based on information included in an auxiliary signal.

The present invention, as widely described in this media, provides a system for selecting and reviewing signal segments, which includes a selection system and a review system, in which, the selection system includes the means to receive, at least, a signal; means for identifying, at least, a signal segment, and means for transmitting the signal segment; wherein, the review system includes the means to receive the signal segment; the means for storing the signal segment; the means to review the information included in the signal segment; and, optionally, the means to manipulate the information included in the signal segment.

The present invention, as widely described in this medium, provides a device for reviewing the signal segments, which includes the means for receiving at least one signal segment; means for storing at least one signal segment; the means to review the information included in, at least, a signal segment; and, optionally, the means for manipulating the information included in at least one signal segment.

The present invention, as widely described in this medium, also provides a method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments, which includes the steps of receiving, at least, a signal within a selection system; identify, at least, a signal segment; transmitting, at least, a signal segment from the selection system to the revision device; receive, at least, a signal segment in the revision device; store at least one signal segment in the revision device; review the information included in, at least, one signal segment; and, optionally, manipulating the information in at least one signal segment.

The present invention, as widely described in this medium, also provides a method for reviewing the signal segments, which includes the steps to receive, at least, one signal segment; store the signal segment; review the information included in the signal segment; and, optionally, manipulate the information included in the signal segment.

The additional aspects, objects and advantages of the invention are set forth, in part, within the following description, and, in part, are obvious from the description, or can be learned in the practice of the invention. The objects and advantages of the invention can also be realized and achieved by means of the instrumentation and combinations set forth particularly in the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and forming a part of the specification, illustrate the preferred embodiments of the invention, and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

Fig. 1 is a diagram representing a preferred embodiment of the system of the present invention for selecting and reviewing the signal segments.

Fig. 2 is a flow diagram representing a preferred embodiment of the system of the present invention for selecting and reviewing the signal segments.

Fig. 3 is a diagram representing a preferred embodiment of the device of the present invention for reviewing the signal segments.

Fig. 4 is a flow diagram representing a preferred embodiment of the method of the present invention for reviewing the signal segments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED MODALITIES The reference in detail will be made at this time to the present embodiments of the invention, examples of which is illustrated in the accompanying illustrations, where like reference numbers indicate like elements throughout all the various views.

SYSTEM FOR SELECTING AND REVIEWING SIGNAL SEGMENTS Fig. 1 represents a preferred embodiment of a system, comprising a combination of elements for selecting and reviewing the signal segments. As shown in fig. 1, the system includes a selection system 140 and a revision system 220. In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the selection system comprises the means for receiving at least one signal; the means for identifying, at least, a segment of, at least, one signal; and means for transmitting at least one signal segment. In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the review system comprises means for receiving, at least, a signal segment; means for storing at least one signal segment; and the means to review the information included in, at least, one signal segment.

In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the selection system 140 and the revision system 220 are in different places. In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the selection system 140 and the system 220 reviews are in the same place.

THE SIGNAL In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the signal 110 received by the selection system 140 comprises a television signal. In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the signal 110 is a television signal that is transmitted from a television broadcasting truck 120. In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, signal 110 originated from one or more other signal source providers, including one or more television broadcasting trucks, cable programming trucks, video cameras, security system video cameras, satellite systems, suppliers of service Internet, audio signal generators, remote editing locations, 'manual editing locations, intelligent editing locations, revision systems 220 or any other means to generate signals known to people with skill in the art.

In a preferred embodiment, the signal 110 comprises the same signals, images or information that is transmitted to viewers by a television broadcasting station. In other preferred embodiments, the signal 110 comprises the same signals, information or images that are transmitted to viewers or listeners by signal source providers, as is known to those skilled in the art.

In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, signal 110 is derived from at least one image. The image may comprise video images, audio images, data images or any other images known to persons skilled in the art. In a preferred embodiment, the image comprises images of a sporting event. In another preferred embodiment, the signal 110 comprises images of instantaneous repetition of a sporting event. In another preferred embodiment, the signal 110 comprises a variety of images. In yet another preferred embodiment, the images include images of, at least, a non-sporting event, such as a real-life event, an entertainment event or a news event. In another preferred embodiment, the images comprise images that are derived from the cameras of a security system, located within a store, within a commercial location or within another site known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the signal comprises an audio signal.

In a preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, a variety of signals 110 is received by the selection system 140. In a preferred embodiment, the variety of signals 110 may originate from a single television broadcasting truck 120 or any other single source of signal. The variety of signals 110 from a single signal source may comprise, for example, different camera angles of the same sporting event or other event, different images from different cameras of a security system within a commercial premises, or a variety of other images as may be desired by the operator of the system of the present invention or the operator (s) of the signal sources. In another preferred embodiment, a variety of signals 110 may originate from a variety of sources, as described above and as known to persons skilled in the art, and may comprise a variety of images as may be desired by the system operator. the present invention or by the operator (s) of the signal sources.

In another preferred embodiment, one or more of the variety of signals 110 comprises data information. The data can describe a sporting event or other event. Also, the data may include statistics or information related to the teams, players, filmmakers or other participants or subjects of an event. Also, the data may comprise promotional materials, financial or stock market information, or other information as may be desired by the operator of the system of the present invention or by the operator (s) of the signal sources.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, a variety of signals 110 are received by the selection system 140, and from the variety of signals 110, at least one comprises a control signal. The control signal may be generated by a timer device, a game clock, other electronic equipment, a review system or other means known to persons skilled in the art. In a preferred embodiment, the control signal is generated from a watch at a sporting event. The control signal may contain information that indicates when a play begins at a sporting event. In a preferred embodiment, the control signal is generated based on a 25-second clock, a 35-second clock or a similar device (which includes a countdown game clock at a football game or the shot clock at a basketball game), and contains the information that indicates the moment in which each play begins in a sporting event. In other preferred embodiments, the control signal may be manually generated or received from other sources known to persons skilled in the art.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the control signal originates from, at least, a revision system 220 and is transmitted from, at least, a revision system 220 to the selection system 140. In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the control signal that is transmitted from the revision system 220 to the selection system 140 is in response to the information that is included within an auxiliary signal that is transmitted (either in an encrypted or unencrypted format) from the selection system 140 up to at least one revision system 220. The auxiliary signals are explained more fully in the following description of the selection system 140.

In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the signal 110 is transmitted to the selection system 140 using a coaxial cable 130. In other preferred embodiments that are not shown in FIG. 1, the signals 110 are transmitted to the selection system 140 using copper braided wire pair cables, radio frequencies, wireless technologies, wireline technologies, infrared technologies, fiber optic technologies or other means, known to people with skill in the art. art, to transmit signals.

THE SELECTION SYSTEM In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the selection system 140 comprises the means for receiving at least one signal 110. The means for identifying at least one segment of a signal at least, and the means for transmitting a signal segment 112 by least.

In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the selection system 140 is designed to operate close to a sporting event, such as a football game, or other event, which includes an entertainment event or a news event. In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the selection system 140 is located within the area of a stadium or a complex hosting a sporting event, a news event, an entertainment event or other event. In another preferred embodiment, the selection system 140 is located at a distance from the signal source (eg the television truck 120) and the revision system 220, where the distance is based, in part, on the technical characteristics of the selection system 140, the revision system 220, and the signal source, as is known to a person skilled in the art.

In another preferred embodiment, the selection system 140 is located in proximity to the cameras of a security system in a commercial premises or other location known to persons skilled in the art.

In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the selection system 140 is designed to occupy the least necessary space, in accordance with the environmental requirements and other requirements, for the selection system 140 and its operator (s). In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the selection system 140 is located in a space greater than that necessary for the selection system and its operator (s).

In a preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the selection system 140 is not portable, but can be easily moved. In another preferred embodiment, the selection system 140 is stationary.

Reception Means of the Selection System The selection system 140 comprises the means for receiving a signal 110 at least. In a preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the receiving means comprises a receiving device 132 which can receive a signal 110 at least. The receiving device 132 contains designs, components and circuitry, known to a person skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment, the receiving device 132 includes a signal demodulator, which can demodulate a received signal 110 to a baseband signal. In a preferred embodiment, the receiver device 132 includes an RF tuner that can be adjusted to receive signals 110 that are transmitted at different frequencies. In another preferred embodiment, the RF tuner is arranged or preset to receive signals 110 that are transmitted at certain predetermined frequencies.

In another preferred embodiment, the receiver device 132 comprises an equalizer amplifier or other similar device that is capable of reconstructing any loss experienced by the signals 110 received when they are transmitted between the signal source and the selection system 140.

In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the receiver device 132 comprises the means for receiving signals 110 that are transmitted by coaxial cable 130. In other preferred embodiments that are not shown in FIG. 1, the receiving device 132 comprises the means for receiving the signals 110 that are transmitted by copper wire, by optical fiber technologies or other means known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment, the receiving device 132 can receive signals 110 in analog format, in another preferred embodiment, the receiving device 132 can receive signals 110 in digital format. In still other preferred embodiments, the receiver device 132 may receive signals 110 in multiple formats or in any signal format known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment, the receiver device 132 contains a decoder that can convert a received analog signal 110, or some portion thereof, to a digital signal. The converted digital signal can be in any format known to people skilled in the art, including formats that have 16-bit pixel characteristics, 640 x 480 pixel resolution, and 30 frames per second. The decoder comprises designs, components and circuitry, known to persons skilled in the art. In another preferred embodiment, the decoder is contained within the transmitter 134 of the selection system 140.

In a preferred embodiment, the receiver device 132 contains at least one compressor unit capable of compressing converted digital signals, digital signals 110 received, or both. The compressor unit uses compression technology, including designs, components and circuitry, known to persons skilled in the art. In another preferred embodiment, the compressor unit is contained within the transmitter 134 of the selection system 140.

In a preferred embodiment, the receiver device 132 also includes a storage mechanism for storing the received signals 110, the converted digital signals, the compressed signals, or any combination thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the storage mechanism comprises an SDRAM memory system. In other preferred embodiments, the storage mechanism comprises other devices for storing signals or images, or both, known to persons skilled in the art. In at least one preferred embodiment, the storage mechanism comprises a memory sufficient to store all the signals associated with an event in its entirety, at least during the extension of the event. In another preferred embodiment, the storage mechanism is contained within the transmitter 134 of the selection system 140.

In a preferred embodiment, the receiver device 132 comprises a microprocessor for managing the functions of the receiver device 132, including the decoding of the signals, the compression of the signals, and the storage of the signals. The microprocessor comprises designs, components and circuitry, known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment, at least one receiver device 132 of the selection system 140 receives a control signal. In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the control signal that is received by the receiver device 132 is transmitted to the selection system 140 from at least one revision system 220.

The Identification Means of the Selection System The selection system 140 also comprises the means to identify a segment, at least, of a signal 110 at least. In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the means for identifying at least one signal segment are inactive. In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the means for identifying at least one segment comprises a controller 150 at least. As represented in the. fig. 1, the controller 150 identifies, at least, a signal segment 112 of at least one signal 110 to be transmitted via the transmitter 134 from the selection system 140 to one or more revision systems 220. A signal segment 112 may comprise a signal portion 110, a digital signal, a compressed signal, a stored signal, or a combination thereof. A signal segment 112 may also comprise at least one image, at least one audio signal, a combined audio and picture signal at least one data signal at least one combined audio at least one signal of data and image, or a combined signal of data and video at least, or any other type of signal known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment, the signal segment 112 may comprise at least one image of a particular portion of a sports event or other event. In another preferred embodiment, the signal segment 112 may comprise a snapshot image of a particular portion of a sports event or other event. In another preferred embodiment, the signal segment 112 may comprise images that are derived from the cameras of a security system located within a store, a commercial location or another site known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment, controller 150 can identify a variety of signal segments 112 that are derived from a single signal 110. In another preferred embodiment, the controller 150 may identify a single signal segment 112 of a variety of signals 110. In another preferred embodiment, the controller 150 may identify a variety of signal segments 112 that are derived from a variety of signals 110.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, at least one controller 150 comprises a manual identification system. Preferably, a manual identification system allows a person to identify, at least, a signal segment 112 to be transmitted from the selection system 140 to one or more revision systems 220.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the manual selection system of the controller 150 includes, at least, one revision unit and one control unit at least. In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the controller review unit 150 comprises a device for reviewing the information that is included in the signals, for example, a monitor at least to allow a person to review at least one signal 110 received by the system 140 of selection. In another preferred embodiment, a monitor of the review unit allows a person to review the information that is included within one or more digital signals, compressed signals or stored signals, or any combination of these, received, stored or processed within the system 140 of selection.

The monitors of the review unit may consist of one or more video monitors or other similar devices, known to persons skilled in the art. The monitors may have different image resolutions known to persons with skill in the art. Monitors can display color or monochrome images. Also, the monitors may comprise audio monitoring and monitoring mechanisms, with receiving and processing capabilities of stereo, monophonic or other audio, known to people skilled in the art.

The manual identification system of the controller 150 that is not shown in fig. 1, may also comprise a control unit that allows a person to enter information into the selection system 140 and thereby select a portion of a signal 110, a digital signal, a compressed signal or a stored signal to be transmitted from the system 140 of selection up to one or more revision systems 220. The control unit may include a keyboard, a button, a mouse, or an input component, known to persons skilled in the art, to enter information within the selection system 140. When operating the control unit, an operator can select a segment 112 of even signal to be transmitted via transmitter 134 to one or more revision systems 220. Also when operating the control unit, a person may select a variety of signal segments 112 to be transmitted via transmitter 134 to one or more revision systems 220.

In a preferred embodiment, the manual identification system of the controller 150 also includes an element for manipulating the information that is included within the signals 110, of the signal segments 112, of the digital signals, of the compressed signals and of the stored signals that are being displayed in the review unit of the manual selection system. The handling element may include means for changing the speed of revision (ie, fast forward), repeated (ie delayed) review, freezing, scaling or other manipulation of the signals 110, of the signal segments 112 , of the digital signals, of the compressed signals or of the stored signals, or of any of the images, of the audio signals, or of the data derived therefrom. The manipulation element may also include means for implementing slow motion functions or other functions for adjusting the reproduction speed, known to persons skilled in the art. The handling element can provide a variety of speeds in the manipulation of the signal 110, the signal segment 112, the digital signals, the compressed signals and the stored signals. The manipulation element can be operated using the hand-held identification system control unit, or other input means, keyboard, button, mouse, or control means known to persons skilled in the art.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, a controller 150, at least, is responsive to a control signal that is received by the selection system 140. The control signal, for example, may include the information indicating when a signal segment 112 starts drinking, when a signal segment 112 must end, or both. In a preferred embodiment, the control signal includes the information that indicates when the plays of a sporting event begin. This information can be obtained at a soccer game by monitoring a 25-second clock, a 35-second clock, or any other game clock or game clock that is reset or manipulated each time a new play begins or when a play ends. In a preferred embodiment, the control signal that is received by the selection system 140 in a soccer match includes the information that indicates when the 25 second clock, the 35 second clock (or similar device) is reset or when a new play begins. The control signal can be regenerated manually. Alternatively, for example, the control signal can also be automatically regenerated by connecting the 25 second clock or the 35 second clock (or similar device) to the selection system 140.

In another preferred embodiment, the control signal is transmitted to the selection system 140 by means of a revision system 220 at least. In this preferred embodiment, the controller 150 of the selection system 140 selects a signal segment 112 from a signal 110 in response to the control signal that is transmitted by the revision system 220. In a preferred embodiment, a control signal is transmitted from the revision system 220 to the selection system 140 using radio frequencies, wireless technologies, wireline technologies, infrared technologies, lasers, copper cable, coaxial cable, fiber optic cable or any other means known to persons with skill in the art.

Still, in another preferred embodiment, a control signal is used to instruct the controller 150 to identify a signal segment 112 of a signal 110 that is received by the selection system 140 at the start of a play in a football game or in another sporting event. In a preferred embodiment, the signal 110, from which the signal segments 112 are identified in response to the control signal, includes video images. In another preferred embodiment, the signal 110, from which the signal segments 112 are identified in response to the control signal, includes a combination of. any of the image, audio or data signals. The means for using a control signal to instruct the controller 150 to identify a signal segment 112 of a signal 110 that is received by the selection system 140 are known to persons skilled in the art.

In another preferred embodiment, a controller 150, at least, conforms to an automatic identification system. An automatic identification system, for example, can cause the identification of a signal segment 112, a signal 110, at certain intervals of time or according to some data or other predetermined criteria, as is known to someone with skill in the art, in a preferred embodiment, the automatic identification system operates in response to a control signal that indicates when a signal segment 112 should begin, when a signal segment 112 terminates, or both. In a preferred embodiment, the control signal contains information indicating when each play of a sporting event begins. This information can be obtained at a football game, for example, by monitoring a 25-second clock, a 35-second clock, or any other game clock or game clock that is reset or tampered with each time a new play begins or when a play ends.

In a preferred embodiment, signal 110, from which the signal segments 112 are identified in response to the automatic identification system, includes video images. In another preferred embodiment, the signal 110, from which the signal segments 112 are identified in response to the automatic identification system, includes a combination of any of the image, audio or data signals. The means for using a control signal to instruct the controller 150 to identify a signal segment 112, of a signal 110 that is received by the selection system 140, are known to persons skilled in the art.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the selection system 140 also comprises the means for generating an auxiliary signal at least. In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the means for generating the auxiliary signals comprises at least one auxiliary unit. The auxiliary unit comprises designs, components, and circuitry for generating the signals that are known to persons skilled in the art. In a preferred embodiment, at least one auxiliary unit is included within the controller 150 of the selection system 140. In another preferred embodiment, at least one auxiliary unit is included within the transmitter 134 of the selection system 140. Still, in another preferred embodiment, at least one auxiliary unit is a separate unit within the selection system 140.

In a preferred embodiment, at least one auxiliary signal (whether in encrypted or unencrypted format) that is generated by the auxiliary unit, comprises information describing at least one signal 110 that is received by the system 140 of selection. For example, when the system of the present invention is used in a football match, an auxiliary signal, at least, comprises information describing the source of a signal 110 at least, including either the signal 110 that originates . from a television broadcasting truck 120, a cable programming truck, a remote editing location, a manual editing location, an intelligent editing location, or any other means for generating signals known to persons skilled in the art.

By way of another example, an auxiliary signal, at least, may comprise information describing the information that is included within the signal 110. For example, when the selection system 140 is used in a football game, at least an auxiliary signal may comprise information describing the contents of a signal 110, at least, including the camera angle of the images that are included in the signal 110 or any other information that is related to the contents or information that is It includes within the signal 110, as it is known by people with skill in 'art. Still, in other preferred embodiments, at least one auxiliary signal comprises other information on a signal 110, at least, as may be desired by the operator of the system of the present invention, by the operator of the selection system 140 or by the (the) operator (s) of signal sources 110.

In another embodiment that is not shown in fig. 1, at least one auxiliary signal (either in encrypted or unencrypted format) that is generated by the auxiliary unit comprises information describing, at least, a signal segment 112 that is identified by the controller 150 of the system 140 of selection. For example, in a preferred embodiment, at least one auxiliary signal comprises information describing the information contained within the signal segments 112 that have been identified by the controller 150 of the selection system 140. In another preferred embodiment, at least one auxiliary signal comprises information describing the information contained within the signal segments 112 that are stored within the storage mechanism of the selection system 140. In other preferred embodiments, at least one auxiliary signal comprises other information about the signal segments 112, as may be desired by the operator of the system of the present invention or by the operator (s) of the signal sources.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the selection system 140 also comprises means for encrypting at least one signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal. In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the encryption means comprise at least one encryption unit. The encryption unit comprises designs, components and circuitry for encrypting signal segments 112 or auxiliary signals, as known to persons skilled in the art. In a preferred embodiment, at least one encryption unit is included within the controller 150 of the selection system 140. In another preferred embodiment, at least one encryption unit is included within the transmitter 134 of the selection system 140. Still, in another preferred embodiment, at least one encryption unit is a separate unit within the selection system 140.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the selection system 140 also comprises the means for addressing at least one signal segment 112 or the auxiliary signal, to one or more selected revision systems 220. Preferably, only the selected review systems include means for reviewing the information that is included within the signal segment 112 or the directed auxiliary signal. In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the addressing means comprise at least one addressing unit. The addressing unit comprises designs, components and circuitry for addressing signal segments 112 and auxiliary signals, as known to persons skilled in the art. In a preferred embodiment, at least one addressing unit is included within the controller 150 of the selection system 140. In another preferred embodiment, at least one addressing unit is included within the transmitter 134 of the selection system 140. Still, in another preferred embodiment, at least one addressing unit is a separate unit within the selection system 140.

The Transmission Media of the Selection System The selection system 140 also comprises the transmission means. As shown in fig. 1, the transmission means comprises at least one transmitter 134 for transmitting at least one encrypted signal segment 112 from the selection system 140 to one or more revision system 220. In another preferred embodiment, at least one transmitter 134 may transmit at least one unencrypted auxiliary signal from the selection system 140 to one or more revision system 220. In a further preferred embodiment, at least one transmitter 134 may transmit at least one signal segment 112 to at least one revision system 220 in encrypted format. In another preferred embodiment, at least one transmitter 134 may transmit at least one auxiliary signal to at least one revision system 220 in encrypted format.

In a preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the transmitter 134 is connected to the antenna 185 via coaxial cable 180, and the signal segments 112 or auxiliary signals are transmitted via radio frequencies 190 to the revision system 220. In a preferred embodiment, the transmitter 134 comprises a tuner that tunes to the transmitter 134 to transmit using the predetermined radio frequencies 190. Alternatively, in another preferred embodiment, the transmitter 134 comprises a tuner that can be tuned to transmit a variety of radio frequency 190. In a preferred embodiment, the transmitter 134 can transmit the signal segments 112 or auxiliary signals using the channels of the receiver. to 69 (or a portion thereof) of the radio broadcast frequencies of VHF and UHF television.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the transmitter 134 includes at least one bandpass filter to mitigate the potential interference of the transmissions at frequencies adjacent to the radio frequencies 190 that are used to transmit and receive the signal segments 112 or auxiliary signals. In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, a variety of band pass filter is included within the transmitter 134 to maintain the flexibility to transmit using a variety of radio frequencies 190.

In other preferred embodiments, the transmitter 134 uses other means to transmit the signal segments 112 or auxiliary signals, known to persons skilled in the art, including coaxial cable 180, wireless technologies, wireline technologies, infrared technologies, fiber optic technologies , copper wire, laser signals or other means known to one skilled in the art. The transmitter 134 comprises designs, components and circuitry, known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment, the transmitter 134 transmits the signal segments 112 (either, in encrypted or unencrypted format) to the revision systems 220, in digital format. In an alternative preferred embodiment, the transmitter 134 transmits the signal segments 112 (either in encrypted or unencrypted format) to the revision systems 220 in analog format.

In a preferred embodiment the transmitter 134 transmits the auxiliary signals (either in encrypted or unencrypted format) to the revision systems 220 in digital format. In an alternative preferred embodiment, the transmitter 134 transmits the auxiliary signals (either in encrypted or unencrypted format) to the revision systems 220 in analog format.

As shown in fig. 1, the antenna 185 is a separate physical structure of the unit that holds the other components and the circuitry of the selection system 140. In alternative preferred mode, the antenna 185 can be integrated into the same unit that holds the other components of the selection system 140.

In a preferred embodiment, the transmitting antenna 185 is selected to cause signal segments 112, auxiliary signals, or radio frequency signals 190, or any combination thereof, to have a signal level of not less than about 1000 uV / m when the revision system 220 is received. In another preferred embodiment, the transmitting antenna 185 is selected to cause the signal segments 112, auxiliary signals, or radio frequency signals 190, or any combination thereof, to have a different signal level when received in the system. 220 of revision. In a preferred embodiment, the transmitting antenna 185 is passive, as known to one skilled in the art. In another preferred embodiment, antenna 185 has other transmission characteristics, such as signal polarization, appropriate for the particular application, as known to one skilled in the art.

In another preferred embodiment, the transmitter 134 comprises at least one decoder, at least one compression unit, or at least one storage mechanism, or any combination thereof. The decoder, the compression unit and the storage mechanism is described more fully with respect to the description of the receiving device 132.

In another preferred mode, the transmitter 134 comprises a microprocessor for directing the functions of the transmitter 134. Such microprocessors for addressing the transmitters are known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment, the transmitter 134 transmits the signal segment 112 (either in encrypted or unencrypted format) using radio frequencies 190 to one or more revision systems 220, essentially simultaneously while the signal 110 corresponding to such segment 112 signal is received by the selection system 140 and essentially simultaneously while the images or sounds that are included within the signal segment 112 are transmitted to viewers or listeners by a television broadcasting station or other means for transmitting signals, sounds and images to the viewers or radio listeners. This synchronization allows a person using a revision system 220 to review the signal segment 112 essentially simultaneously while the images corresponding to the images that are included within the signal segment 112, are being observed by television broadcasting or others. viewers In another preferred embodiment, the transmitter 134 transmits the signal segment 112 (either in encrypted or unencrypted format) to one or more revision systems 220, at some time after the signal 110 corresponding to such signal segment 112 , it is received by the selection system 140.

In preferred mode, the transmitter 134 essentially simultaneously transmits the auxiliary signals and the signal segments 112 (either, in encrypted or unencrypted format) using radio frequencies 190, you have one or more revision 220 systems. In another preferred embodiment, there is a variety of transmitters 134 that essentially simultaneously transmit the auxiliary signals (either in encrypted or unencrypted format) and the signal segments 112 (either in encrypted or unencrypted format), up to one or more 220 revision systems.

In another preferred embodiment, at least one transmitter 134 transmits the signal segments 112 (either, in encrypted or unencrypted format) to one or more revision systems 220, some time before or after an auxiliary signal is transmitted to one or more 220 revision systems.

THE REVIEW SYSTEMS The preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, comprises one or more revision 220 systems. Each revision system 220 comprises the means for receiving, at least one signal segment 112, the means for storing at least one signal segment 112, and the means for reviewing the information that is included within a segment 112. of signal at least. Each revision system 220 can preferably be operated separately and independently from other revision systems 220.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the revision system 220 comprises the means for receiving, at least, an auxiliary signal that is transmitted by the selection system 140. In another preferred embodiment, the revision system 220 also has the means to store at least one auxiliary signal. In another preferred embodiment, the revision system 220 comprises means for reviewing the information that is included within at least one auxiliary signal.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, at least one revision system 220 includes the means for generating at least one control signal and transmitting at least one control signal to the selection system 140. In another preferred embodiment, the control signal that is generated by the revision system 220 is generated in response to the information that is included in at least one auxiliary signal.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, at least one revision system 220 has the means to respond to a user indication signal. In another preferred embodiment, the revision system indicates a portion of a signal segment 112, in response to the user indication signal. In another preferred embodiment, the review system has the means to review the information that is included within an indicated portion of, at least, a signal segment 112, in response to a user delay signal. In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the revision system 220 has the means to respond to a registration signal, as is known to persons with skill in the art.

In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the revision system 220 is portable. In another preferred embodiment, the revision system 220 is light and small enough to be held and operated with one hand. In another preferred embodiment, the revision system 220 comprises a weather resistant case. In another preferred embodiment, the revision system 220 may be placed within a tool belt attachment. In other preferred embodiments, one or more revision systems 220 may be permanently fixed, temporarily fixed or otherwise configured, as may be required for particular events or other applications, including security system applications, as would be apparent to users or persons. with skill in art.

In a preferred embodiment, the revision system 220 comprises a power source. The power source may comprise at least one battery or any other source to energize electronic systems or devices, including electronic hand-held operating devices, known to persons skilled in the art. Any battery included within the power source of the revision 220 system can be rechargeable or non-rechargeable.

Means to Receive a Signal Segment at Least The revision system 220 comprises the means for receiving, at least, a signal segment 112 (either, in encrypted or non-encrypted format) that is transmitted by the selection system 140. In another preferred embodiment, the revision system 220 comprises the means for receiving, at least, an auxiliary signal (either in encrypted or unencrypted format) that is transmitted by the selection system 140. In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the receiving means comprise at least one segment receiver 215 that can receive one or more signal segments 112 from the selection system 140. In another preferred embodiment, the segment receiver 215 may receive one or more auxiliary signals from the selection system 140. The segment receiver 215 includes designs, components and circuitry known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment, the segment receiver 215 receives, at least, a signal segment 112, an auxiliary signal, or a combination thereof, in encrypted format. In another preferred embodiment, the segment receiver 215 receives, at least, a signal segment 112, an auxiliary signal, or a combination thereof, in encrypted or unencrypted format.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the segment receiver 215 comprises means for decrypting at least one encrypted signal segment 112, or, at least, an encrypted auxiliary signal or a combination thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the means for decrypting comprises a decryption unit. The decryption unit comprises designs, components, and circuitry for encrypting signal segments 112, or auxiliary signals, or a combination thereof, as is known to those skilled in the art.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, signal receiver 215 comprises means for decoding at least one addressed signal segment 112, or, at least one addressed auxiliary signal, or a combination thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the decoding means comprises a decoding address unit. The address decoder comprises designs, components, and circuitry for decoding the addressed signal segments 112 or the directed auxiliary signals, or a combination thereof, as known to persons skilled in the art.

In other preferred embodiments, the signal receiver 215 comprises an RF tuner, a demodulator, or both. The RF tuner preferably comprises a unit capable of receiving the signal segments 112 or auxiliary signals on the same frequencies 190 that are used to transmit the signal segments 112 or auxiliary signals by the selection system 140. The demodulator preferably comprises a unit capable of demodulating at least one signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal to a baseband signal of the frequencies 190 which are used to transmit the signal segments 112 or auxiliary signals by the system 140 of selection. In a preferred embodiment, the segment receiver 215 receives the signal segments 112 or auxiliary signals that are transmitted in digital format. In an alternative preferred embodiment, the segment receiver 215 receives the signal segments 112 or auxiliary signals that are transmitted in analog format.

In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the segment receiver 215 receives the signal segments 112 or the auxiliary signals that are transmitted using radio frequencies 190. in an alternative preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the segment receiver 215 receives signal segments 112 or auxiliary signals that are transmitted by coaxial cable, lasers, copper cable, wireless technologies, wireline technologies, fiber optic or infrared technologies, or other means known to people with skill in art.

In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the segment receiver 215 comprises an antenna 200. The antenna 200 can be produced using either a flexible material or an inflexible material, or both. In a preferred embodiment, the antenna 200 is omnidirectional and can receive the signal segments 112 or the auxiliary signals or a combination thereof from the selection system 140, irrespective of the direction or plane on which the revision system 220 is oriented. In another preferred embodiment, antenna 200 is addressed. Antenna 200 has characteristics known to people skilled in the art.

In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the antenna 200 is external to the revision system 220. In an alternative preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the antenna for the revision system 220 is contained within the case of the revision system 220. In an alternative preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the antenna for the revision system 220 is retractable within the case of the revision 220 system. Alternative configurations of the antenna 200 for the revision system 220 are known to persons with skill in the art.

Means to Store a Signal Segment at Least The revision system 220 comprises the means for storing at least one signal segment 112. In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the storage means comprise at least one memory storage unit 212 for storing at least one signal segment 112 that is transmitted by the selection system 140. In a preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the revision system 220 has a variety of memory storage units 212 for storing a variety of signal segments 112 which is transmitted by the selection system 140. In a preferred embodiment, the memory storage units 212 of the revision system 220 comprise digital recording microprocessors as known to persons skilled in the art, in another preferred embodiment, the memory storage units 212 comprise analog recording microprocessors. . Alternative means for storing segments 112 of signal within the revision system 220 are known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment, at least one memory storage unit 212 has a capacity to store a signal segment 112 of at least 120 seconds in duration. In another preferred embodiment, at least one memory storage unit 212 has a storage capacity of a signal segment 112 of at least 115 seconds in duration. In another preferred embodiment, at least one memory storage unit 212 has a capacity to store a signal segment 112 of at least 90 seconds in duration. In another preferred embodiment, at least one memory storage unit 212 has a capacity to store a signal segment 112 of at least 45 seconds in duration. In a preferred embodiment, there is a variety of memory storage units 212, each having the same storage capacity. In another preferred embodiment, there is a variety of memory storage units 212, of which two, at least, have different storage capacities.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the revision system 220 comprises a unit of change, as known to one skilled in the art, which allows a signal segment 112 stored in a memory unit 212 to be erased.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the revision system 220 comprises a means, as is known to one skilled in the art, to transmit at least one segment 112 of signal stored in a memory storage unit 212, to an external recording device to the revision system 220, including a VCR tape, a computer device, or some other recording medium known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment, at least one memory storage unit 212 can be used to store at least one auxiliary signal that is transmitted by the selection system 140 to the review system 220. In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the change unit of the revision system 220 allows an auxiliary signal stored in a memory storage unit 212 to be erased or changed. In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the revision system 220 'comprises the means, as known to one skilled in the art, to transmit, at least, an auxiliary signal stored in a memory storage unit, to a recording device external to the system 220 of revision, including a VCR tape, a computer device, or some other recording medium known to persons skilled in the art.

Means to Review the Information Included in a Signal Segment at Least In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the revision system 220 has a means for reviewing the information that is included within, at least, a signal segment 112 that is transmitted by the selection system 140 and is received by the revision system 220. As is known in the art, the term "review information" includes all processing (and components for processing) of electronic signals necessary, useful or desirable to transform electronic signals (including radio, light, infrared and magnetic) to visual images, audible, audiovisual or other, that can be perceived by individuals.

The information reviewed by the review system 220 may comprise information included in at least one signal segment stored in a memory storage unit 212. Alternatively, the revised information may comprise information included in, at least, a signal segment 112 that is essentially simultaneously received and reviewed by the revision system 220.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the revision system 220 has the means to review the information that is included within, at least, an auxiliary signal. The information may comprise, for example, a video image, an audio image, or a data image, which describes the source of at least one signal 110 that is received by the revision system 140, or information that it is included within, at least, a signal segment 112 which is identified by the selection system 140. In another preferred embodiment, the image of the auxiliary signal comprises a menu or list of a variety of signals 110 that are received by the selection system 140. In another preferred embodiment, the auxiliary signal image comprises a menu or list of information contained in a variety of signal segments 112 that are identified by the selection system 140. In another preferred embodiment, the auxiliary signal comprises an audio description of one or more signals 110, or of one or more signal segments 112.

In a preferred embodiment, the information in the auxiliary signal is essentially revised simultaneously with the reception of the auxiliary signal revision system 220. In another preferred embodiment, the information is reviewed after the auxiliary signal has been received by the revision system 220, and stored in a memory storage unit 212, or other storage unit associated with the revision system 220.

In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the receiving means comprises a video screen 210 that can display images, including video or data images, which are derived from a signal segment 112, or an auxiliary signal, or a combination thereof. The video screen 210 may comprise an LCD display screen or other video presentation technology known to persons skilled in the art, for example, the. The video screen 210 may comprise an eyepiece, such as eyeglasses, goggles, binoculars or monoculars, which contain a screen for viewing the images when viewed through them. In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the video screen 210 is included within an eyepiece that is not physically included within the same case of the revision system 220.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the revision system 220 comprises a variety of video displays 210 or other video display technologies, for essentially simultaneously reviewing the information that is included in a variety of stored signal segments or signal segments 112 that they are received, in stored auxiliary signals or auxiliary signals that are received, or any combination of these. In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the review means comprise, at least, one speaker, as is known to those skilled in the art, to reproduce any portion of audio of the signal segment 112, or of the auxiliary signal or of a combination of these. In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the revision system 220 comprises a combination of at least one video screen and at least one speaker.

In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the revision means additionally comprise means for manipulating at least one signal segment 112 stored in a memory storage unit 212, or received essentially simultaneously by the signal segment receiver 215 of the system 220 of review. In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 1, the handling means comprise a handling unit 216. In this preferred embodiment, the manipulation unit 216 comprises means for selecting which images, which are derived from the stored signal segments 112 or the signal segments 112 received simultaneously, are reviewed on the video display 210, the speakers, or the means of reviewing the revision device 220. The means used by the manipulation unit 216 to select the images for review include designs, components, and circuitry, known to persons skilled in the art.

In another preferred embodiment, the revision means additionally comprise means for manipulating at least one auxiliary signal stored in a memory storage unit 212, or received essentially simultaneously by the segment receiver 215 of the revision system 220. In the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the handling means comprise a handling unit 216. In this preferred embodiment, the manipulation unit 216 comprises the means for selecting which images, which are derived from the stored auxiliary signals or essentially simultaneously the auxiliary signals that are received, are reviewed on the video display 210, the speakers, or the other means of reviewing the revision device 220. The means used by the manipulation unit 216 for selecting the images for review include designs, components, and circuitry, known to persons of skill in the art.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the manipulation unit 216 comprises means for controlling the manner in which an image, which is derived from a signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal, is reviewed on the video display 210, the speakers, or the other means of revision. In a preferred embodiment, the manipulation unit 216 comprises the means for changing the revision speed (e.g., fast forward) of the information included within the signal segment 112 or the auxiliary signal in at least one display 210 In another preferred embodiment, the manipulation unit 216 comprises means for rapidly advancing the information that is included within, at least, a signal segment 112 in at least one speaker or other means of communication. revision 220 system review. In a preferred embodiment, the manipulation unit 216 allows a person to adjust the speed at which the information that is included within a signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal is rapidly advanced. The means for rapidly advancing comprise designs, components, and circuitry, known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment, the manipulation unit 216 comprises the means for repeatedly reviewing (eg, delaying or reproducing in reverse) the information that is included within, at least, a signal segment 112 or the auxiliary signal in, at least, a video screen 210. In another preferred embodiment, the manipulation unit 216 comprises the means for delaying or reproducing in reverse the information that is included within, at least, a signal segment 112 or the auxiliary signal in at least one speaker or another means of reviewing the revision 220 system. In a preferred embodiment, the manipulation unit 216 allows a person to adjust the speed at which the information that is included within a segment 112 of signal or. of the auxiliary signal is delayed or reproduced in reverse. The means for delaying or reproducing in reverse include designs, components, and circuitry, known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment, the handling unit 216 comprises means for freezing at least one signal segment 112 or the auxiliary signal at the site of at least one image, and displaying that image on at least one , a video screen 210. In another preferred embodiment, the manipulation unit 216 comprises means for freezing at least one signal segment 112 or the auxiliary signal in at least one of the other revision means of the revision system 220. The means for freezing a signal segment 112 at a particular site and reviewing the information therein, comprises designs, components, and circuitry, known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment, the manipulation unit 216 comprises means for reviewing the information that is included within a signal segment 112 or the slow motion auxiliary signal in at least one video display 210, or in, at least one speaker, or other means of reviewing the revision system 220. In a. preferred embodiment, the manipulation unit 216 allows a person to adjust the slow motion speed of the images. The means for reviewing a signal segment 112 or the auxiliary signal in slow motion, and for adjusting the speed of that movement, comprise designs, components, and circuitry, known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment, the manipulation unit 216 comprises means for graduating at least one video image in at least one stored signal segment 112 or essentially simultaneously received by the revision system 220, or an auxiliary signal stored or essentially simultaneously received by the revision system 220. The image can be graded by enlarging a portion of the image displayed on the video screen 210 or in the other review media. Also, the image can be graded by reducing the size of an electronic image that is displayed on the video screen 210 or other means of review. In a preferred embodiment, the manipulation unit 216 allows a person to adjust the size of the graded image. The means for graduating an image comprises designs, components, and circuitry, known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment that is not represented in FIG. 1, the manipulation unit 216 also comprises the means for selecting, for grading, a portion of an image displayed on the video display 210. The structures and techniques for selecting a portion of a video image to be graded are known to persons skilled in the art.

The handling unit 216 comprises a microprocessor or other means, known to persons skilled in the art, to control the multiple functions of the handling unit 216. In another preferred embodiment, the revision system 220 comprises a microprocessor or other means, known to persons skilled in the art, to control the multiple functions of the revision system 220.

The Transmission Media of the Review System In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the revision system 220 comprises the means for generating, at least, a control signal. In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the means for generating a control signal by the revision system 220 comprises, at least, one signal generator. The signal generator comprises designs, components, and circuitry, to generate signals, known to persons skilled in the art.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the signal generator of the revision system 220 generates a control signal in response to the information that is included within, at least, an auxiliary signal that is received by the revision system 220. By way of example, when the system of the present invention is used in a football match, the auxiliary signal that is received and reviewed by the revision system 220, may include information (in the form of a menu, listing or other presentation known to persons skilled in the art) describing a variety of signal segments 112 that may transmitted from the selection system 140 to the revision system 220. The revision system 220 also comprises means for allowing a user to select which of these allowed signal segments 112 will be transmitted from the selection system 140 to the review system 220. This selection means comprises a selection device that allows a user to select the desired signal segments, based on the information that is included within the auxiliary signal. The selection device of the revision system 220 may comprise a button, a marker disk, a pointer or other means for selecting an item from a menu, listing or other presentation known to persons skilled in the art. In a preferred embodiment, the signal generator of the revision system 220 generates at least one control signal in response to the selection of at least one signal segment 112 desired by the user of the revision system 220. .

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the revision system 220 comprises the means for transmitting at least one control signal from the revision system 220 to the selection system 140. In a preferred embodiment, the transmission means of the revision system 220 comprises a transmission unit. The transmission unit comprises designs, components, and circuitry, for transmitting signals, known to persons skilled in the art. In a preferred embodiment, at least one control signal that is transmitted by the transmission unit from the revision system 220 to the selection system 140 is generated in response to the information contained within at least one signal assistant.

The Means of Responding to a User Indicator Sign In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, at least one revision system 220 has the means to respond to a user indicator signal. The user indicator signal may comprise an audio signal (including an audio signal generated by a voice, a buzzer, or a whistle), a video signal, or any other type of signal known to persons skilled in the art. In a preferred embodiment, the user indicator signal is generated by the sound of a security alarm in a store, commercial premises or other site, as is known to those skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the means of the revision system 220 to respond to the user indicator signal, comprises a receiver and a marker. The receiver of the revision system 220 comprises designs, components, and circuitry, for detecting and receiving the user indicator signals, as known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the revision system 220 has the means to indicate a portion of, at least, a signal segment 112 in response to at least one user indicator signal. In a preferred embodiment, the indicating means of the revision system 220 comprises a marker. The marker comprises designs, components, and circuitry, known to persons skilled in the art, to indicate or mark a segment 112 of signal that is received by the revision system 220 essentially simultaneously, with the reception of the signal indicating user by the receiver of the revision 220 system.

By way of example, in a football game, the user indicator signal may comprise an audio signal that is generated by the sound of a whistle being used by an arbitrator. A user indicator signal is generated each time the referee's whistle sounds. A receiver of the receiving system 220 receives the user indicator signals. The score of the review system 220 essentially essentially simultaneously indicates a signal segment 112 received by the signal receiver 215 of the revision system 220 each time a user indicator signal is received by the receiver. By marking or indicating the signal segment 112, in response to a user indication signal, the revision system 220 allows the users of the present invention to promptly identify the portion of the signal segment 112 that corresponds to the time at which the whistle of the referee sounds. These preferred embodiments of the revision system 220 allow the arbitrators (using the revision systems 220 of the present invention) to more rapidly review the information in the important portions of the signal segments 112.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the review system 220 contains the means, in response to a user delay signal, to review the information in a portion of, at least, a signal segment 112, marked by the marker. The user delay signal may comprise an audio signal (including an audio signal that is generated by a voice, a buzzer, or a whistle), a video signal, or any other type of signal known to persons with skill in the art. In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the user delay signal is generated by the sound of the voice of an arbitrator or the voice of another user of the revision system 220 of the present invention.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the means of the revision system 220 to respond to the user delay signal comprises a receiver and a delay unit. The receiver of the revision system 220 comprises designs, components, and circuitry, for detecting and receiving the user delay signals, as known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the revision system 220 has the means to delay a portion of at least one marked signal segment 112, in response to at least one user delay signal. In a preferred embodiment, the delay means of the revision system 220 comprises a delay unit. The delay unit comprises designs, components, and circuitry, to delay a signal segment, in response to the user delay signal, to the image corresponding to the point or site within the signal segment corresponding to the moment the signal of user delay was received. The delay unit also comprises means, known to persons skilled in the art, to cause the revision unit 220 to check the marked portion of the signal segment.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, at least one revision system 220 has the means to respond to a registration signal. The registration signal may comprise an audio signal, an electronic signal, or any other type of signal, known to persons skilled in the art. In a preferred embodiment, the registration signal is generated by the revision system 220 by a signal generator (as described above) or by another means known to persons skilled in the art. The registration signal is used to indicate or mark a portion of a signal segment 112 that is received by the revision system 220. The registration signal allows the user of the present invention to identify a desired portion of the received signal segment 112, to review, using the revision system 220 or by using a marker, a selection unit or other means to record the signals, as know by people with skill in art.

Simultaneous Operations of the Review System In a preferred embodiment, the revision system 220 can perform a substantially simultaneous combination of functions with respect to at least one signal segment 112. For example, in a preferred embodiment, the review system 220 essentially simultaneously can receive a signal segment 112 by using the segment receiver 215 and store the same signal segment 112 in a memory storage unit 212. The means for carrying out these functions essentially simultaneously, are known to persons skilled in the art.

In another preferred embodiment, the review system 220 essentially simultaneously can receive a signal segment 112, store the same signal segment 112 in a memory storage unit 212, and review the information that is included within the same segment 112 signal on a video screen 210, a speaker, or other means of review. The means for carrying out these simultaneous functions are known to persons with skill in the art.

In another preferred embodiment, the revision system 220, essentially simultaneously, can receive a signal segment 112, store the same signal segment 112 in a memory storage unit 212, review the information included within the signal segment 112 in a video screen 210, a speaker, or other means of review, and manipulating the information on the video screen 210, the audio receiver, or other receiving means. With this preferred embodiment, the beginning portion of the information included in at least one signal segment 112 may be delayed, graded or otherwise manipulated, while the remaining portion of the information included in, at least, a signal segment 112 is essentially simultaneously being received by the segment receiver 215 and stored in a memory storage unit 212.

Other examples of simultaneous performance of functions by the revision system 220 (with respect to the signal segments and / or auxiliary signals) will be apparent to those skilled in the art, to this specification and to the use of the device or system. the present invention.

SYSTEM THAT COMPRISES A VARIETY OF REVISION SYSTEMS In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 1, the system of the present invention comprises a selection system 140 and a variety of revision systems 220. In a preferred embodiment, the system of the present invention has the means to activate, at least, a revision system 220 selected from the variety of revision systems 220, and each selected revision system 220 operates in response to the activating means. .

In a preferred embodiment, the activating means of the selected revision systems 220 comprise an encryption unit, as described above with reference to the selection system 140, and a decryption unit, as described with reference to the revision system 220. . In this preferred embodiment, the encryption unit of the selection system 140 encrypts at least one signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal that is transmitted from the selection system 140 to the revision systems 220. In this preferred embodiment, at least one of the variety of revision systems 220 comprises a decryption unit that decrypts the coded signal segment 112 or the auxiliary signal that is received from the selection system 240. Only those selected revision systems 220 that include an appropriate decryption unit will operate in response to reception of the encrypted signal segment of the selection system 140.

In another preferred embodiment, the selection system 140 contains a means for directing a signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal only to the selected revision systems 220. The addressing means comprises a addressing unit, as described above in the description of the selection system 140, and an address decoder, as described above in the description of the revision system 220. In this preferred embodiment, the addressing unit of the selection system 140 directs at least one signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal that is transmitted from the selection system 140 to the revision systems 220. In a preferred embodiment, at least one, of the variety of revision systems 220, comprises an address decoder, which decodes the addressed signal segment 112 or the auxiliary signal that is received from the selection system 140. Only those selected revision systems 220 that include an address decoder will operate in response to reception of the addressed signal segment of the selection system 140.

DEVICE TO REVIEW THE SIGNAL SEGMENT The revision system of the present invention for selecting and reviewing the signal segments additionally encompasses a device for reviewing the signal segments. The revision device provided by the present invention is described above in the specification as the system 220 for reviewing the system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of the present invention. Fig. 3 represents a preferred embodiment of the device for reviewing the signal segments.

METHOD FOR SELECTING AND REVIEWING THE SIGNAL SEGMENT Fig. 2 represents a flow chart of a preferred embodiment of a method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of the present invention. The method includes the steps for receiving at least one signal; identifying, at least, a signal segment of at least one signal; transmit at least one signal segment; receive, at least, a signal segment; store at least one signal segment; and review the information included in, at least, one signal segment.

The Signal Reception Step In another preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the step 410 of receiving the signal is complemented by receiving at least one transmitted signal such as the signal 110 shown in FIG. 1, by a selection system, such as the selection system 140 shown in FIG. 1. As described more fully in reference to FIG. 1, the signal 110 may comprise a television signal, an image, an audio signal, a security system signal, a control signal, any combination thereof, or any other type of signal known to persons with skill in the art. As described more fully with reference to FIG. 1, the signal may also comprise an audio or data information signal.

Also, as described more fully in reference to FIG. 1, the selection system 140 may comprise a receiving device 132 which can receive at least one signal 110 by coaxial cable 130, radio frequencies, wireless technologies, wireline technologies, fiber optic or infrared technologies, or any other medium known to people with skill in art. The signal 110 that is received by the selection system 140 in the signal reception step 410 may be in digital or analog format or any other signal format known to persons skilled in the art.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, as described more fully with reference to FIG. 1, the signal receiving step further comprises the step of demodulating a signal 110 that is received, to a baseband signal.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, and as described in reference to FIG. 1, the signal receiving step comprises the step of converting at least one received analog signal, or any portion thereof, to a digital signal. The digital signal can be in any format known to people with skill in the art, including formats that have the characteristics of 16-bit pixels, resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, and 30 frames per second.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, and as more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, the signal receiving step comprises the additional step of compressing the digital signals or receiving the digital signals, or both.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, and as more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, the signal reception step 410 further comprises the step of storing the received signals, the digital signals, the compressed signals or any combination thereof.

The Identification Step of the Signal Segment In a preferred embodiment represented in fig. 2, the signal segment identification step 420 is complemented by a controller, such as the controller 150 of FIG. 1, which identifies at least one segment, such as the signal segment 112 of FIG. 1, of at least one signal, such as the signal 110 shown in FIG. 1. As more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, the signal segment 112 may comprise a portion of a signal 110, a digital signal, a compressed signal, a stored signal or, at least, an image or audio signal, or any combination of these .

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, the signal segment identification step 420 comprises the step of manually identifying, at least, a signal segment 112. The manual identification step of the signal segment is supplemented by a controller 150 comprising a manual identification system, as described more fully in reference to FIG. 1. Also, as described more fully in reference to FIG. 1, the manual identification system comprises a review unit and a control unit.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, the manual identification step of the signal segment comprises the additional step of reviewing at least one signal, a signal segment, a digital signal, a compressed signal or a stored signal. In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, the manual identification step of the signal segment comprises the additional step of manipulating the signals, the signal segment, the digital signals, the compressed signals, and the stored signals. The manipulation step of the manual identification step of the signal segment can be complemented by using a manipulator element and the review unit of the manual identification system, as described above with reference to FIG. 1. The manipulation step of the manual identification step can also be complemented by using a control unit in combination with a review unit and a manipulation element of the manual identification system, or by other devices, systems and components known to persons with skill. in art.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, and as more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, step 420 of identifying the signal segment is complemented by a controller 150 which responds to a control signal. As described more fully with reference to FIG. 1, the control signal is received by the selection system 140 and contains the information indicating when a signal segment 112 should begin, when a signal segment 112 determines, or both. In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, and as more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, the control signal is used to instruct the controller 150 to identify a signal segment 112 of another signal 110 that is received by a selection system 140. In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, and as more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, the control signal indicates when each play in a sporting event begins and instructs the controller 150 to identify a signal segment 112 at the beginning of each play.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, the signal segment identification step 420 is complemented by a controller 150 comprising an automatic identification system, as described more fully with reference to FIG. 1. In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, step 420 of identification of the segment does not occur.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, step 42 of identifying the signal segment comprises the additional step of generating at least one auxiliary signal. The passage of the auxiliary signal is complemented by an auxiliary unit, as described more fully in reference to FIG. 1. Also, as described more fully in reference to FIG. 1, the auxiliary signal may comprise the information describing at least one signal 110, at least one signal segment 112, or any information desired by the operator of the current method or by the operator of the (s) ) signal source (s). In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, the passage of the auxiliary signal occurs in step 430 of the segment transmission.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, step 42 of identifying the signal segment comprises the additional step of encrypting at least one signal segments 112 or an auxiliary signal or a combination thereof. The encryption step is complemented by using an encryption unit, as discussed more fully in reference to FIG. 1. In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, the encryption step occurs in step 430 of transmission of the signal segment.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, step 42 of identifying the signal segment comprises the additional step of addressing at least one signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal, or a combination thereof. The addressing step is supplemented by using an addressing unit, as discussed more fully in reference to FIG. 1. In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, the addressing step occurs in step 430 of segment transmission.

The Transmission Step of the Signal Segment In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 2, the transmission step 430 of the segment is complemented by a transmitter, such as a transmitter 134 which is shown in FIG. 1, which transmits at least one signal segment, such as the signal segment 112 (either in encrypted or unencrypted format) which is represented in FIG. 1, or an auxiliary signal (either in encrypted or unencrypted format), until at least one revision system 220, such as a revision system 220 that is depicted in FIG. 1.' As described more fully with reference to fig. 1, in a preferred embodiment, the transmitter 134 utilizes radio frequencies 190 to transmit the signal segments 112 or auxiliary signals to at least one revision system 220. In an alternative preferred embodiment, and as more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, the segment transmission step 430 uses coaxial cable 180, copper cable, laser signals, wireless technologies, wireline technologies, fiber optic or infrared technologies, or other means known to persons skilled in the art. In a preferred embodiment, the step 430 of transmitting the signal segment is complemented in digital format. In an alternative preferred embodiment, the step 430 of transmitting the signal segment is complemented in analog format.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, and as more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, the step 430 of transmitting the signal segment uses an antenna, such as the antenna 185 shown in FIG. 1. As described above in reference fig. 1, the antenna can be either active or passive. Also, as described in reference to FIG. 1, the antenna can be located in or near the selection system 140.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, the step 430 of transmitting the signal segment further comprises a step of converting the signal, a step of compressing the signal, or a step of storing the signal, or a combination of these. These additional steps are all described more fully in the description of signal reception step 410, contained in this medium.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, the step 430 of transmitting the signal segment further comprises an encryption step, or a stepping step, or a combination thereof. These additional steps are described more fully in the description of step 420 of identification of the signal segment, contained in this medium.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, and as more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, step 430 of transmitting the signal segment occurs essentially simultaneously, while step 410 of signal reception and step 420 of identification of the signal segment occur. In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, and as more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, step 430 of transmitting the signal segment does not occur essentially simultaneously, while step 410 of signal reception and step 420 of identification of the signal segment occur.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, step 430 of segment transmission causes, at least, that a signal segment 112 and at least one auxiliary signal are transmitted essentially simultaneously. In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, step 430 of transmission of the segment causes, at least, that a segment 112 of signal and, at least, an auxiliary signal, be transmitted at different time.

The Signal Segment Reception Step In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, step 440 of receiving the signal segment is complemented by transmitting a signal segment, such as a signal segment 112 which is shown in FIG. 1 or an auxiliary signal, of the selection system, such as the selection system 140 shown in FIG. 1, . to a revision system, such as the revision system 220 shown in FIG. 1. As more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, the revision system 220 comprises a segment receiver 215 that receives one or more signal segments 112 or auxiliary signals that are transmitted by the selection system 140. In a preferred embodiment, step 440 of receiving the signal segment is complemented by using radio frequencies 190, as described more fully with reference to FIG. 1. In other preferred embodiments, step 440 of receiving the signal segment is supplemented by using coaxial cable, lasers, copper cable, wireless technologies, wireline technologies, infrared technologies or other means known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment, the reception step 440 of the signal segment uses a flexible antenna, as described more fully with reference to FIG. 1. In another preferred embodiment, the step 440 of receiving the signal segment uses an inflexible antenna, as more fully described with reference to FIG. 1. The antenna used in step 440 of receiving the signal segment can be either external or internal to the revision system 220, or retractable, as described more fully with reference to fig. 1.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, step 440 of receiving the signal segment comprises the additional step of decrypting a signal segment or an auxiliary signal, or a combination of these, encrypted. In a preferred embodiment, the encryption step is complemented by a decryption unit, as described more fully with reference to FIG. 1. As more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, the decryption unit comprises design, components, and circuitry, to decrypt the signal segments 112 and auxiliary signals, or a combination thereof, as known to persons of skill in the art.

In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, step 440 of receiving the signal segment comprises the additional step of operating in response to a directed signal segments or a directed auxiliary signal, or a combination thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the step of operating is complemented by an address decoder, as more fully described with reference to FIG. 1. As more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, the address decoder comprises designs, components, and circuitry, for decrypting signal segments 112 or auxiliary signals, or a combination thereof, as known to persons of skill in the art.

The Signal Segment Storage Step In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 2, the storage step 450 of the signal segment is supplemented by storing at least one signal segment, such as a signal segment 112 shown in FIG. 1, in at least one memory storage unit of a revision system, such as the memory storage unit 212, as shown in FIG. 1. In the preferred embodiment that is not shown in fig. 2, the storage step of the signal segment can also be complemented by storing at least one auxiliary signal in a memory storage unit, such as a memory storage unit 212 as shown in FIG. 1.

As described more fully with reference to FIG. 1, the memory storage unit 212 comprises digital recording microprocessors, analog recording microprocessors, or other means known to persons skilled in the art. Also, as described more fully with reference to fig. 1, in a preferred embodiment, so -less, a memory storage unit 212 has the capacity to store a signal segment 112 of at least 120 seconds in duration. A memory storage unit 212 has the capacity to store a signal segment 112 of at least 115 seconds in duration. A memory storage unit 212 has the capacity to store a signal segment 112 of at least 90 seconds in duration. A memory storage unit 212 has the capacity to store a signal segment 112 of at least 45 seconds in duration.

The Information Review Step In the preferred embodiment shown in fig. 2, the information review step 460 is supplemented by reviewing the information that is included in, at least, a signal segment 112, or in at least one auxiliary signal (or a combination thereof) in, for at least one review means, when using, for example, at least one video screen 210 as shown in FIG. 1. As described more fully with reference to fig. 1, in another preferred embodiment, the information review step 460 may be supplemented by using, at least, one speaker or other device contained in the revision system 220.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, step 460 of reviewing information comprises the additional step of manipulating the information included in, at least, a signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal. As described above with reference to FIG. 1, this handling step can be complemented by using, at least, a handling unit 216 and a video display 210, a speaker, or other means of review.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, the manipulation step further comprises the step of changing the revision speed (e.g., fast forward) of the information that is included in at least one signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal. As described more fully with reference to FIG. 1, by rapidly advancing, can use, at least, a signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal and, at least, a video display 210, a speaker, or other review means. In a preferred embodiment, the fast forward step further comprises the step of adjusting the speed at which the images that are derived from the signal segment 112 or from the auxiliary signal advance rapidly.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, the manipulation step further comprises the step of repeatedly reviewing (i.e., delaying or reproducing in reverse) the information that is included in at least one signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal. As described more fully with reference to FIG. 1, the step of delaying or reproducing in reverse may use, at least, a signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal and, at least, a video display 210, a speaker, or other means of review. In a preferred embodiment, the step of delaying or reproducing in reverse further comprises the step of adjusting the speed at which the information included in the signal segment 112 or the auxiliary signal is delayed or reproduced in reverse.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, and as more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, the handling step further comprises the step of freezing the information included in, at least, one segment 112 signal or auxiliary signal. As described more fully with reference to FIG. 1, in a preferred embodiment, the freezing step comprises freezing at least one image in at least one video screen 210, as described more fully with reference to FIG. 1, in another preferred embodiment, the freezing step comprises freezing an image that is derived from at least one signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal in at least one speaker or, at least, another means of review.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, and as more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, the manipulation step further comprises the step of reviewing the images that are derived from, at least, a signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal, in slow motion. As described more fully with reference to FIG. 1, this slow motion step uses, at least, a signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal and, at least, a video display 210, a speaker, or other review means. In a preferred embodiment, the slow-motion step further comprises the step of adjusting the speed at which the images that are derived from at least one signal segment 112 or the auxiliary signal are reviewed in slow motion. .

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, and as more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, the manipulation step further comprises the step of grading the information that is included within, at least, a signal segment 112 or the auxiliary signal. As described more fully with reference to FIG. 1, in a preferred embodiment, the step of graduation further comprises the step of enlarging the information. In another preferred embodiment, the step further comprises the step of reducing the size of the information. In another preferred embodiment, the graduation step comprises the step of adjusting the size of the graduated image. In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, and as more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, the manipulation step may further comprise the step of selecting, to graduate, a portion of the image displayed on the video screen 210 of the review means.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, and as more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, the method further comprises the step of transferring, at least, a signal segment 112 to a recording device. As described more fully with reference to FIG. 1, the recording device may comprise a VCR tape, a computer device or other device known to persons skilled in the art.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, and as more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, the method further comprises the step of erasing a signal segment 112. The erasing step is complemented by a change unit or other means known to persons skilled in the art.

The Passage of the Path of Communications In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, the method of the present invention comprises the additional step of establishing a communication path between a selection system and a revision system, such selection system 140 and such revision system 220 as represented in FIG. 1. In a preferred embodiment, the communication path further comprises the steps of generating a control signal by the revision system 220 and transmitting the control signal from the revision system 220 to the selection system 140.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, and as more fully described with reference to FIG. 1, the step of generating the signal comprises the additional step of generating a control signal in response to the information that is included in an auxiliary signal that is received by the revision system 220.

The step of generating a signal In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, the step of generating a signal is supplemented by using, at least, one signal generator in a revision system, such as the signal generator in the revision system 220, as described more fully in reference to FIG. . 1. In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, the step of generating a signal further comprises the step of generating a control signal in response to the information. Which is included in the auxiliary signals, as described more fully in reference to FIG. 1. This auxiliary response step is complemented by a selection device and a signal generator in the revision unit 220, such as the selection device and the signal generator, as described more fully in reference to FIG. 1.

As described more fully with reference to FIG. 1, the selection device of the revision system 220 allows the user of the revision system 220 to select a signal segment 112 based on the information that is included in the auxiliary signal. The signal generator of the revision system 220 generates at least one control signal in response to the selection of a signal segment desired by the user of the revision system 220.

The Signal Transmission Step In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, the step of transmitting the signal is complemented by a transmitter unit in the revision system, such as the transmission unit in the revision system 220 as described more fully in reference to FIG. 1. In a preferred embodiment, the step of transmitting the signal transmits the control signal generated by the revision system 220 to the selection system 140, as described more fully with reference to FIG. 1. In a preferred embodiment, the step of transmitting the signal transmits a control signal from the revision system 220 to the selection system 140 in response to the selection of at least one signal segment 112 desired by the user of the revision system 220, based on the information in the auxiliary system, as described more fully in reference to FIG. 1.

The Segment Marking Step In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, the method of the present invention further comprises the step of marking a signal segment, in response to a user indicator signal, by the revision system, such as the signal segment 112 and the revision system 220 that is they represent in fig. 1. As described with reference to fig. 1, a user indicator signal may comprise an audio signal (including an audio signal generated by a voice, a buzzer or a whistle), a video signal, or any type of signal known to persons skilled in the art. In a preferred embodiment and as described more fully referring to FIG. 1, the segment marking step responds to an audio user indicator signal. In another preferred embodiment, the user indicator signal is a signal generated by the whistle of an arbiter at a football game. As described more fully with reference to FIG. 1, the segment marking step is complemented by using a receiver and a marker in a revision system, such as the receiver and the marker in the revision system 220.

The Delay Step In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, the method of the present invention comprises the step of marking a portion of, at least, a signal segment in response to a user delay signal. As described more fully with reference to FIG. 1, the delay step is supplemented by using a user delay signal, and the receiver and the delay unit included in the revision system 220.

The Registration Step In another preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, the method of the present invention comprises the step of marking a portion of, at least, a signal segment 112 using a registration signal, such as the registration signal, as more fully described with reference to FIG. 1. The registration step is complemented by using a marker, a selection device or other means for indicating or marking, as known to persons skilled in the art, as described more fully in reference to FIG. 1.

The Simultaneous Operation Steps In a preferred embodiment, several steps in the method shown in the flow diagram in fig. 2 can be carried out essentially simultaneously, with respect to at least one signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal. For example, in a preferred embodiment, the step 440 of receiving the signal segment, the signal segment storage step 450, and the revision information included in the signal segment step 460, operate essentially simultaneously, in response to, at least, a signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal. As described more fully with reference to FIG. 1, the operation essentially simultaneously, may be complemented by using a segment receiver 215 'to receive a signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal, a memory storage unit 212 for storing the same signal segment 112 or the auxiliary signal , and a video display 210, a loudspeaker or other means of review for reviewing the information included in the same signal segment 112 or the auxiliary signal.

In another preferred embodiment, the signal segment reception step 440, the signal segment storage step 450, and the review of the information that is included in the signal segment step 460 (including the handling step), operate essentially simultaneously in response to at least one signal segment 112 or an auxiliary signal. As described more fully with reference to FIG. 1, the simultaneous operation can be complemented by using a segment receiver 215 to receive a signal segment 112, a storage unit 212 for storing the same signal segment 112, and a video display 210, a speaker or other review means. to review and manipulate the same signal segment 112. The same operations can be carried out essentially simultaneously with respect to an auxiliary signal, as described more fully with reference to FIG. 1.

In a preferred embodiment that is not shown in FIG. 2, the steps of the method of the present invention can also be carried out in any order, as will be apparent to one skilled in the art, from the review of this specification or from the use of the system or method of the present invention.

METHOD TO REVIEW THE SIGNAL SEGMENTS Fig. 4 represents a flowchart of a preferred embodiment of a method for reviewing the signal segment. The method includes, at least, a step 510 of receiving the signal segment, at least one step 520 of storing the signal segment, and step 530 of reviewing the information included in, at least, one segment of the signal segment. signal. These steps, and means for implementing them, are described more fully in reference to figs. 1 and 2.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to this invention of a system and method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments, without departing from the focus or spirit of the invention. It is also considered that the present invention covers the modifications and variations of the system and method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments within the focus of the foregoing description and their equivalents.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to this invention of a system, device and method for reviewing the signal segments, without departing from the focus or spirit of the invention. It is also considered that the present invention covers the modifications and variations of the system, device and method for reviewing the signal segments within the focus of the foregoing description and their equivalents.

It is noted that in relation to this date, the best method known to the applicant to carry out the aforementioned invention, is that which is clear from the present invention. - Having described the invention as above, it is claimed as property contained in the following.

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CLAIMS:

1. A system for selecting and reviewing signal segments, characterized in that it comprises: a selection system that includes the means to receive, at least, a signal, the means to identify, at least, a segment of, at least, one signal, and means for transmitting, at least, one signal segment; and a review system that includes means for receiving, at least, a signal segment, the means for storing at least one signal segment, and the means for reviewing the information included in, at least, one signal segment.

2. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the selection system is located in the vicinity of an event.

3. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the selection system is located at a distance from an event that responds to the characteristics of, at least, one signal source, the selection system, and the review system.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the selection system is portable.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the selection system is stationary.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the selection system and the review system are in the same place.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the selection system and the review system are in different places.

8. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the signal comprises a television signal.

9. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 8, characterized in that the television signal comprises a signal that is transmitted by a television broadcasting truck.

10. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 8, characterized in that the television signal comprises a signal essentially identical to the signal that is transmitted to the viewers by a radio broadcasting station.

11. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the signal comprises a signal that is transmitted to viewers by a video signal source provider.

2. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 11, characterized in that the signal comprises a signal essentially identical to a signal that is transmitted to the viewers by a video signal source provider. .

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the signal is derived from at least one image. .

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 13, characterized in that the image represents a sporting event. .

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 13, characterized in that the image represents a non-sporting event.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the signal is derived from at least one snapshot image.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the signal comprises data information.

18. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 17, characterized in that the data information comprises a description of an event.

19. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 17, characterized in that the data information comprises statistical information.

20. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 17, characterized in that the data information comprises promotional information.

21. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the signal comprises an audio signal.

22. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the signal comprises a control signal.

23. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 22, characterized in that the control signal comprises a signal that is generated by a timer device.

24. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 22, characterized in that the control signal comprises a signal that is generated by a game clock in a sporting event.

25. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 22, characterized in that the control signal comprises a manually generated signal.

26. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the means for receiving the selection system comprise the means for receiving the signals that are transmitted via wireline technology.

27. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the means for receiving the selection system comprise the means for receiving the signals that are transmitted via wireless technology. .

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the means for receiving the selection system comprise the means for receiving the signals in analog format. .

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the means for receiving the selection system comprise the means for receiving the signals in digital format. .

The system for selecting and 'reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the means for receiving the selection system comprises the means for receiving the signals in multiple formats. .

The system for selecting and reviewing signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the means for receiving the selection system comprises, at least, one component that is selected from a group consisting of a demodulator, a tuner, an equalizer amplifier, a decoder, a compression unit, and a storage mechanism.

32. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the means for receiving the selection system comprises a microprocessor for controlling the functions of the receiving means.

33. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the identification means are inactive.

34. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the identification means comprise a controller.

35. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 34, characterized in that the controller comprises a manual identification system.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 35, characterized in that the manual identification system comprises, at least, a revision unit and, at least, a control unit.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 36, characterized in that the revision unit comprises, at least, a device for reviewing the information included in the signal.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 36, characterized in that the control unit comprises means for entering the information within the selection system.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 35, characterized in that it additionally comprises the means for manipulating the signal.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 35, characterized in that it additionally comprises means for manipulating the information that is included in at least one signal.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 35, characterized in that they additionally comprise means for manipulating the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 34, characterized in that the controller comprises an automatic identification system.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 42, characterized in that the automatic identification system operates in response to at least one control signal '

44. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the transmission means comprise a tuner.

45. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the transmission means uses radio frequencies.

46. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the transmission means use the television broadcasting frequencies.

47. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the transmission means comprise a passive antenna.

48. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the transmission means comprise an active antenna.

49. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the transmission means comprise the means for transmitting the signals in analog format.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the transmission means comprise the means for transmitting the signals in a digital fomentation.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the transmission means comprise, at least, a component selected from the group consisting of filters, decoders, compression units, and means for controlling the functions of the transmission media.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the transmission means comprise a microprocessor for controlling the functions of the transmitting means.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the receiving means, the identification means and the transmission means of the selection system operate essentially simultaneously.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the signal segment is essentially identical to the signal that is transmitted to the viewers by a video signal source provider.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the signal segment is derived from at least one image that is derived from at least one signal transmitted by a source provider. of video signal.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the signal segment is derived from at least one audio signal.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the receiving means, the storage means, and the revision means of the revision system, operate essentially simultaneously, in response to, at least , a signal segment.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the review system additionally comprises means for manipulating at least one signal segment.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the review system further comprises means for manipulating the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 59, characterized in that the receiving means, the storage means, the review means, and the manipulation means of the revision system, operate essentially simultaneously, in response to, at least, a signal segment.

61. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 59, characterized in that the manipulation means comprise means for changing the speed of revision of the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

62. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 59, characterized in that the manipulation means comprise the means for repeatedly reviewing the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

63. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 59, characterized in that the manipulation means comprise means for freezing the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

4. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 59, characterized in that the manipulation means comprise the means for grading the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

The system for selecting and reviewing signal segments of claim 59, characterized in that the manipulation means comprises a microprocessor for controlling the functions of the manipulation means.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the review system further comprises means for erasing a segment of stored signal.

The system for selecting and reviewing signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the review system further comprises means for transferring at least one signal segment to a recording device.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the reception means of the revision system uses radio frequencies.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the means for receiving the review system comprises a flexible antenna.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the means for receiving the revision system comprises an inflexible antenna.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the means for receiving the revision system comprises an omnidirectional antenna.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the means for receiving the revision system comprises a directional antenna.

73. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the means for receiving the review system comprises an external antenna.

74. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the receiving means of the revision system comprises a retractable antenna.

75. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the means for receiving the revision system comprises an internal antenna.

76. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the storage means comprise at least one memory storage unit.

77. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 76, characterized in that the memory storage unit comprises the digital recording devices.

78. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 76, characterized in that the memory storage unit comprises the analog recording devices.

79. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 76, characterized in that at least one memory storage unit has the capacity to store at least one signal segment of at least 120 seconds. of duration.

80. The system for selecting and reviewing signal segments of claim 76, characterized in that at least one memory storage unit has the capacity to store at least one signal segment of at least 115 seconds. of duration. il.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 76, characterized in that at least one memory storage unit has the capacity to store at least one signal segment of at least 90 seconds. of duration.

82. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 76, characterized in that at least one memory storage unit has the capacity to store at least one signal segment of at least 45 seconds of duration. .3 .

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the receiving means comprise, at least, a component selected from the group consisting of a video screen, a speaker and a microprocessor. !4.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a revision system that is adapted for one-handed use.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the review system further includes the means for transmitting the control signals; and the selection system further includes the means for receiving the control signals.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 85, characterized in that the identification means comprise a controller.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 86, characterized in that the controller responds to the control signals that are transmitted by the revision system.

The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 87, characterized in that the selection system further includes the means for transmitting the auxiliary signals to the revision system, and the review system additionally includes the means for receiving the auxiliary signals. .

89. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 88, characterized in that the review system further comprises the means for receiving the information that is included in the auxiliary signals.

90. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 89, characterized in that the review system includes the means for generating the control signals in response to the information in the auxiliary signals.

91. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 88, characterized in that the auxiliary signals include the information that concerns at least one signal that is received by the selection system.

92. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 88, characterized in that the auxiliary signals include information concerning at least one signal segment.

93. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 85, characterized in that the selection system further includes the means for transmitting the auxiliary signals to the revision system I, and the revision system additionally includes the means for receiving the signals auxiliary

94. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 93, characterized in that the review system additionally includes means for reviewing the information that is included in the auxiliary signals.

95. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 94, characterized in that the review system comprises the means for generating the control signals, for transmission to the selection system, in response to the information included in the auxiliary signals.

96. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 93, characterized in that the auxiliary signals include the information that concerns at least one signal that is received by the review system.

97. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 93, characterized in that the auxiliary signals include information concerning at least one signal segment.

98. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the selection system further includes means for encrypting the signal segment that is transmitted to the receiving system, and the receiving system additionally includes the means for decrypt the encrypted signal segment.

A system for selecting and reviewing the signal segment, characterized in that it comprises: a selection system, including the means to receive, at least, a signal, the means to identify, at least, a segment of, at least, a signal, and means for transmitting, at least, a signal segment; and a variety of review systems, each having the means to receive, at least, one signal segment, the means for storing, at least, one signal segment, the means for reviewing the information that is included in , at least, a signal segment.

The system for selecting and 'reviewing the signal segments of claim 99, characterized in that the selection system further comprises means for activating, at least, one review system selected from the variety of review systems, and each of the selected review systems operate in response to the activation means.

101. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 99, characterized in that the selection system further includes means for encrypting at least one signal segment; and, at least, one, of the variety of revision systems that additionally include the means to decrypt the coded signal segment.

102. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 99, characterized in that the selection system further includes means for directing the signal segment to the selected revision systems; and only the selected review systems include the means to review the information of the addressed signal segments.

103. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the revision system responds to the user indicator signal.

104. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 103, characterized in that the user indicator signal comprises an audio signal.

105. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 103, characterized in that the review system, which responds to the user indicator signal, marks a portion of, at least, one signal segment.

106. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 103, characterized in that the review system, in response to a user delay signal, reviews the information that is included in the marked portion of, at least, one segment of signal.

07. The system for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 1, characterized in that the revision means respond to a registration signal.

108. A device for reviewing signal segments, characterized in that it comprises: means for receiving at least one signal segment; means for storing at least one signal segment; and the means to review the information that is included in, at least, one signal segment.

109. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that the signal segment is derived from at least one image that is derived from at least one signal that is transmitted by a signal source provider. Of video.

110. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that the signal segment is derived from at least one signal of ' Audio.

11. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that the receiving means, the storage means, and the review means operate essentially simultaneously, in response to at least one signal segment.

112. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that it additionally comprises means for manipulating at least one signal segment.

113. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that it additionally comprises means for manipulating the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

114. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 112, characterized in that the receiving means, the review means, and the manipulation means, operate essentially simultaneously, in response to at least one segment of signal.

15. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 112, characterized in that the manipulation means comprise means for changing the speed of revision of the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

116. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 112, characterized in that the manipulation means comprise the means for repeatedly reviewing the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

117. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 112, characterized in that the manipulation means comprise means for freezing the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

118. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 112, characterized in that the manipulation means comprise means for scaling the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

19. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 112, characterized in that the manipulation means comprises a microprocessor for controlling the functions of the manipulation means.

120. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that it additionally comprises means for erasing a segment of stored signal.

121. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that it additionally comprises means for transferring at least one signal segment to a recording device.

122. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that the receiving means uses radio frequencies.

123. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108 / characterized in that the receiving means comprises a flexible antenna.

124. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that the receiving means comprises an inflexible antenna.

125. The device for reviewing signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that the receiving means comprises an omnidirectional antenna.

126. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that the receiving means comprises a directional antenna.

127. The device for reviewing signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that the receiving means comprises an external antenna.

128. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that the receiving means comprises a retractable antenna.

129. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that the receiving means comprises an internal antenna.

130. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that the storage means comprise at least one memory storage unit.

131. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 130, characterized in that the memory storage unit comprises the digital recording devices.

132. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 130, characterized in that the memory storage unit comprises the analog recording devices.

133. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 130, characterized in that at least one memory storage unit has the capacity to store at least one signal segment of at least 120 seconds duration .

134. The device for reviewing signal segments of claim 130, characterized in that at least one memory storage unit has the capacity to store at least one signal segment of at least 115 seconds duration .

135. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 130, characterized in that, therefore, .less, a memory storage unit has the capacity to store, at least, a signal segment of at least 90 seconds in duration.

136. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 130, characterized in that at least one memory storage unit has the capacity to store, at least, one signal segment of at least 45 seconds of duration.

137. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that the revision means comprise, at least, one component that is selected from the group consisting of a video screen, a speaker and a microprocessor.

138. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that the revision system is adapted for use with a solid hand.

139. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that it additionally includes the means for transmitting the control signals.

140. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that it additionally includes the means for receiving the auxiliary signals.

141. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 140, characterized in that the auxiliary signals include the information concerning at least one signal segment.

142. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 140, characterized in that it additionally includes the means for generating the control signals in response to the information that is included in the auxiliary signals.

143. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 140, characterized in that it additionally includes the means for generating the control signals in response to the information that is included in the auxiliary signals.

144. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that it additionally comprises the means for responding to the address information.

145. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that it additionally comprises the means for decrypting the signals that are received by the device.

146. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that the revision device responds to a user indicator signal.

147. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 146, characterized in that the user indicator signal comprises an audio signal.

148. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 146, characterized in that the revision device, when responding to the user indicator signal, marks a portion of at least one signal segment.

149. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 146, characterized in that the revision device, when responding to a user delay signal, reviews the information that is included in the marked portion of, at least, a signal segment .

50. The device for reviewing the signal segments of claim 108, characterized in that the revision means respond to a registration signal.

151. A method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments, comprising the steps of: receiving, at least, one signal; identify, at least, a segment of, at least, one signal; transmit at least one signal segment; receive, at least, one signal segment; store at least one signal segment; and review the information that is included in, at least, one signal segment.

152. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the signal comprises a television signal.

153. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 152, characterized in that the television signal comprises a signal that is transmitted by a television broadcasting truck.

54. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 152, characterized in that the television signal comprises a signal, essentially simultaneously, identical to the signal that is transmitted to the viewers by a television broadcasting truck.

155. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the signal comprises a signal that is transmitted to the viewers by a video signal source provider.

156. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 155, characterized in that the signal comprises a signal, essentially simultaneously, identical to a signal that is transmitted to the viewers by a video signal source provider.

157. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the signal is derived from at least one image.

58. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 157, characterized in that the image represents a sporting event.

159. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 157, characterized in that the image represents a non-sporting event.

160. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the signal is derived from at least one snapshot image.

161. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the signal comprises. the information of data.

162. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 161, characterized in that the data information comprises a description of an event.

163. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 161, characterized in that the data information comprises the statistical information.

164. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 161, characterized in that the data information comprises the promotional information.

165. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the signal is derived from an audio signal.

166. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the signal comprises. a control signal.

167. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 166, characterized in that the control signal comprises a signal that is generated by a timer device.

168. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 166, characterized in that the control signal comprises a signal that is generated by a game clock in a sports event.

169. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 166, characterized in that the control signal comprises a manually generated signal.

170. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of receiving the signals comprises receiving the signals that are transmitted via wireline technology.

171. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of receiving the signals comprises receiving the signals that are transmitted via wireless technology.

72. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of receiving the signals comprises receiving the signals in analog form.

173. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of receiving the signals comprises receiving the signals in digital format.

174. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of receiving the signal comprises the reception signals in multiple formats.

175. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of receiving the signal comprises receiving the signals in at least one component that is selected from the group consisting of a demodulator, a tuner , an amplifier equalizer, a decoder, a compression unit, and a storage mechanism.

176. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the signal receiving step uses a microprocessor to control the functions that are carried out during the signal receiving step.

177. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the components that are used in the identification step are inactive.

178. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the identification step uses a controller.

179. The method for. selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 178 ', characterized in that the controller comprises a manual identification system.

180. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 179, characterized in that the manual identification system comprises at least one revision unit and at least one control unit.

181. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 180, characterized in that the review unit comprises, at least, a device for reviewing the information that is included in the signals.

182. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 180, characterized in that the control unit comprises means for entering the information of the selection system.

183. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 179, characterized in that the manual identification system further comprises the step of signal manipulation.

84. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 179, characterized in that the manual identification system further comprises the step of manipulating the information that is included in at least one signal.

185. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 179, characterized in that the manual identification system further comprises the step of manipulating the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

186. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 178, characterized in that the controller comprises an automatic identification system.

187. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 185, characterized in that the automatic identification system operates in response to at least one control signal.

88. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of transmitting the signal segment uses a tuner.

89. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the transmission step of the signal segment uses radio frequencies.

190. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of transmitting the signal segment uses the television broadcasting frequencies.

191. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of transmitting the signal segment uses a passive antenna.

192. The method for selecting and revising the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of transmitting the signal segment uses an active antenna.

93. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of transmitting the signal segment comprises transmitting in analog format.

194. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of transmitting the signal segment comprises transmitting in digital format.

195. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of transmitting the signal segment uses, at least, a component that is selected from the group consisting of filters, decoders, compression units, and the means to store the signals.

196. The method for. selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151 ', characterized in that the step of transmitting the signal segment uses a microprocessor to control the functions that are carried out during the transmission step.

97. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the signal receiving step, the identification step and the transmission step occur essentially simultaneously.

198. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the signal segment is, essentially simultaneously, identical to a signal that is transmitted to the viewers by a signal source provider.

199. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the signal segment is derived from at least one image that is derived from at least one signal that is transmitted by a source provider of video signal.

200. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the signal segment is derived from at least one audio signal.

201. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the signal receiving step, the storage step of the signal segment, and the information review step occur, essentially simultaneously, in response to, at least, a signal segment.

202. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that it additionally comprises the step of manipulating at least one signal segment.

203. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that it additionally comprises the step of manipulating the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

204. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 203, characterized in that the step of receiving the signal segment, the step of storing the signal segment, the step of reviewing the information, and the handling step occur. essentially simultaneously, in response to, at least, one signal segment.

205. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 203, characterized in that the handling step comprises changing the speed of reviewing the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

206. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 203, characterized in that the , manipulation step comprises repeatedly reviewing the information that is included in, at least, one signal segment.

207. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 203, characterized in that the manipulation step comprises freezing the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

08. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 203, characterized in that the manipulation step comprises grading the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

209. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 203, characterized in that the manipulation step uses a microprocessor to control the functions of the manipulation step.

210. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that it additionally comprises the step of erasing a stored signal segment.

211. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that it further comprises the step of transferring, at least, a signal segment 'to a recording device.

212. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of receiving the signal segment uses radio frequencies.

13. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of receiving the signal segment uses a flexible antenna.

214. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of receiving the signal segment uses an inflexible antenna.

215. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of receiving the signal segment uses an omnidirectional antenna.

216. The method for selecting and revising the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of receiving the signal segment uses a directional antenna.

217. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of receiving the signal segment uses an external antenna.

218. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of receiving the signal segment uses a retractable antenna.

219. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of receiving the signal segment uses an internal antenna.

220. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the storage step of the signal segment uses at least one memory storage unit.

221. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 220, characterized in that the memory storage unit uses digital recording devices.

222. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 220, characterized in that the memory storage unit uses analog recording devices.

223. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 220, characterized in that at least one memory storage unit has the capacity to store at least one signal segment of at least 120 seconds. of duration.

224. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 220, characterized in that at least one memory storage unit has the capacity to store at least one signal segment of at least 115 seconds of duration.

225. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 220, characterized in that at least one memory storage unit has the capacity to store at least one signal segment of at least 90 seconds. of duration.

226. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 220, characterized in that at least one memory storage unit has the capacity to store at least one signal segment of at least 45 seconds. of duration.

227. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that the step of reviewing the information uses, at least, a component that is selected from the group consisting of a video screen, a speaker and a microprocessor .

228. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that it additionally includes the step of establishing a communication path between a selection system and at least one revision system.

29. The method for selecting and reviewing signal segments of claim 228, characterized in that the communication path uses control signals and auxiliary signals.

The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 228, characterized in that the step of establishing a communications path comprises the steps of generating the control signals; transmit the control signals from, at least, one review system to the selection system; receive the control signals; review the information that is included in the control signals; generate the auxiliary signals by the selection system; , transmit the auxiliary signals from the selection system to, at least, a revision system; receive the auxiliary signals; and review the information that is included in the auxiliary signals.

The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 230, characterized in that the auxiliary signal includes the information concerning at least one signal segment.

232. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that it additionally includes the steps of encrypting the signal segment and decrypting the encoded signal segment.

233. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that it additionally includes the step of encrypting at least one signal segment.2. 34.

The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 233, characterized in that it additionally includes the step of decrypting the encrypted signal segment.

235. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that it additionally includes the step of addressing the signal segment.

36. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 235, characterized in that it additionally includes the step of reviewing the information that is included in the addressed signal segment.

237. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 236, characterized in that it additionally includes the step of operating, at least, a review system in response to the information in the addressed signal segment.

238. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized in that it additionally includes the step of marking a signal segment that is received by the review system, in response to a user indicator signal.

239. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 238, characterized in that the user indicator signal comprises an audio signal.

240. It further includes the step of marking a portion of, at least, a signal segment, in response to the user's indicator signal.

241. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 240, characterized in that it additionally includes the step of reviewing the information that is included in the marked portion of, at least, one signal segment, in response to a delay signal of user.

242. The method for selecting and reviewing the signal segments of claim 151, characterized by additionally includes the step of responding to a registration signal.

43. A method for reviewing signal segments, comprising the steps of: receiving, at least, one signal segment; store at least one signal segment; and review the information that is included in, at least, one signal segment.

244. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that the signal segment is derived from at least one image.

245. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that the signal segment is derived from at least one audio signal.

246. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that the reception step, and the revision step, occur, essentially simultaneously, in response to at least one signal segment '.

247. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that it additionally comprises the step of manipulating at least one signal segment.

48. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 247, characterized in that the receiving step, the storage step, the review step, and the handling step, occur essentially simultaneously, in response to, at least, a signal segment.

249. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that the manipulation step comprises changing the revision speed of the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

250. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that the manipulation step comprises repeatedly reviewing the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

251. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that the manipulation step comprises freezing the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

52. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that the manipulation step comprises modifying the information that is included in at least one signal segment.

253. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that the manipulation step uses a microprocessor to control the functions that are carried out during the manipulation step.

254. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that it additionally comprises the step of erasing a stored signal segment.

255. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that it additionally comprises the step of transferring at least one signal segment to a recording device.

256. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that the receiving step uses radio frequencies.

257. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that the receiving step uses a flexible antenna.

258. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that the receiving step uses an inflexible antenna.

259. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that the receiving step uses an omnidirectional antenna.

260. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that the receiving step uses a directional antenna.

261. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that the receiving step uses an external antenna.

62. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that the receiving step uses a retractable antenna.

263. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that the receiving step uses an internal antenna.

264. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that the storage step uses at least one memory storage unit.

265. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 264, characterized in that the storage step. uses digital recording devices.

266. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 264, characterized in that the storage step uses analog recording devices.

267. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 264, characterized in that at least one memory storage unit has the capacity to store at least one signal segment of at least 120 seconds duration .

268. The method for reviewing signal segments of claim 264, characterized in that at least one memory storage unit has the capacity to store at least one signal segment of at least 115 seconds duration .

269. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 264, characterized in that at least one memory storage unit has the capability to store at least one signal segment of at least 90 seconds. duration.

270. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 264, characterized in that at least one memory storage unit has the capacity to store at least one signal segment of at least 45 seconds duration .

71. The method for reviewing signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that the revision step uses, at least, a component that is selected from the group consisting of a video screen, a speaker and a microprocessor.

272. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that it additionally includes the step of transmitting the control signals.

273. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that it additionally includes the step of receiving the auxiliary signals.

274. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 273, characterized in that the auxiliary signals include the information concerning at least one signal segment.

275. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 273, characterized in that it additionally includes the step of reviewing the information that is included in the auxiliary signals.

276. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 273, characterized in that it additionally includes the step of generating the control signals in response to the information that is included in the auxiliary signals.

277. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that it additionally includes the step of responding to the address information.

278. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that it additionally includes the step of decrypting the signal segments.

279. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that it additionally includes the step of responding to a user indicator signal.

280. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 279, characterized in that the user indicator signal comprises an audio signal.

281. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 279, characterized in that it additionally includes the step of marking a portion of, at least, one signal segment, in response to the user indicator signal.

282. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 279, characterized in that it additionally includes the step of reviewing the information that is included in the marked portion of, at least, a signal segment, in response to a user delay signal .

283. The method for reviewing the signal segments of claim 243, characterized in that it additionally includes the step of responding to the registration signal.