TH32425A - System and method for multi-source channel selection using the keypad. - Google Patents

Abstract

DC60 (06/11/41) A system and method that allows television viewers to select channels without having to select their source. A previously received television signal If a conflict occurs in multiple sources such as a satellite system, high definition television, HDTV or cable TV, then Then all will take advantage of the channel That is wanted The system then informs viewers on the television's display of the conflict. And remind viewers of the preferred origin for the channel they have chosen. Systems and methods that enable television viewers to select channels without having to select a previously received TV signal source. If a conflict occurs in multiple sources such as a satellite system High definition television, HDTV or cable TV It all takes advantage of the desired channel and the system informs viewers on the television display of conflicts and warns the viewer of the desired origin for that channel. Has been selected

Claims (9)

1. A method for selecting from a choice of multiple signal sources sent the same channel set utilization program. Contains the steps of Selecting a channel assignment Defining how multiple sources utilize the selected channel set at the same time. Displaying a list of available signal sources only the tuner has been selected. If the source utilizing the tuner has been selected more than one source in the determination process, the Selecting the desired source from the list of signal sources and Automatic tuning to a program corresponding to the selected channel defender for the selected signal source. 2. Methods for selecting from a choice of multiple signal sources that transmit the same channel determinant utilization program. Consists of the steps of Selecting a channel assignment Multi-source determination takes advantage of the selected tuner and if it is determined that there is only one source. For the tuned tuner, immediate tuning to the program corresponding to the selected channel deflector. Only for signal sources that make use of the selected channel deflector. 3. The Claim 1 method also includes a procedure for Set a timeout period for viewers to select the signal source. When the signal source list is displayed and the TV tuned to the source is implicitly For the selected channel determinant If the selection is not done within the specified time period 4. Method of claim 3, where the list of signal sources and channel information is derived from Electronic Programming (EPG). 5. Method of claim 3 where the signal source consists of Satellite signal sources, high definition television (HDTV) and digital cable television 6. A video system for allowing viewers to choose from a choice of multiple sources that take advantage of a single channel. The system consists of a microcomputer composed of a CPU and a memory path with program information. The microcomputer is linked with a path for channel selection. Where the aforementioned microcomputer determines the number of signal sources. It makes use of the selected channels simultaneously and displays a list of the said signal sources. If there is more than one and encourages the viewer to choose only from the rendered list of the signal source. If such a signal source utilizes the selected tuner more than one source, the And tune the video system to the selected channel And to the signal source that was chosen by the audience. 7. Claim system 6, where the microcomputer sets the time-out period. For use, the viewer selects the signal source when a list of signal sources has been displayed. And tunes television to the default signal source for the selected channel. If viewers have not made a selection within the specified timeout period 8. System of claim 7 where the list of signal sources and channel messages is obtained from electronic programming objects (EPG). 9. The system of claim 8 where the origin consists of Satellite signal sources, high definition television (HDTV) and digital cable television