Broadcast receiver

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2011-04-26

2011-04-26

Koenig, Andrew Y (Department: 2423)

Interactive video distribution systems

Video distribution system components

Receiver

Reexamination Certificate

active

07934246

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a broadcast receiver that can automatically enable input of a predetermined signal from external device, when there is no broadcast of program that is receivable at the broadcast receiver. The broadcast receiver100detects non-broadcasting time zone in which broadcast program is not broadcasted according to broadcast information (EPG data) included in broadcast signal received by antenna10or tuner2. When it is determined that timing in which power was turned on to start the broadcast receiver100falls within the detected non-broadcasting time zone, the broadcast receiver100is capable to switch so as to enable broadcasting of video content that corresponds to video signal outputted by the external device connected to a group of external device connecting terminals8(connecting terminal8a-8e), such as video replay device or the DVD player, at a display device20.

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