Automatic launch of picture-in-picture during commercials

Details Automatic launch of picture-in-picture during commercials Automatic launch of picture-in-picture during commercials

2005-11-22

2009-08-25

Natnael, Paulos M (Department: 2622)

Television

Basic receiver with additional function

For display of additional information

C725S032000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07580080

ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems are provided for automatically launching a picture-in-picture (PIP) display on a television screen in response to detecting a commercial break. PIP launch scheme information is stored in a memory and retrieved upon the detection of a commercial break during a television broadcast. The PIP launch scheme information specifies the size and position of the PIP display, and a television signal source and channel for the PIP and the main television display to be shown during the commercial break.

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