Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display driving control circuitry – Controlling the condition of display elements
Patent
1997-02-19
1998-12-15
Faile, Andrew I.
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display driving control circuitry
Controlling the condition of display elements
348 13, 348906, H04N 714
Patent
active
058502181
ABSTRACT:
A system and method are provided for providing a full service cable television system. The cable system incorporates a digital and analog transmission architecture capable of delivering a high number of high quality television programs, advanced cable services, and online services to a subscriber's home. The cable system comprises a cable headend, at least one fiber transport, at least one distribution hub, at least one hybrid fiber coax plant, and a plurality of set-top terminals. Programs and services are transmitted to the set-top terminals in both digital and analog formats to maintain downward compatibility with existing systems. The set-top terminal incorporates a central processing unit, a unified memory architecture, a memory management unit, communications circuitry, I/O control circuitry, and audio and video output circuitry. Through these components the set-top terminal provides advanced cable services such as a comprehensive channel navigator, an interactive program guide, Impulse Pay-Per-View activation, Near-Video-On-Demand and Video-On-Demand programming, and advanced configuration controls. The set-top terminal also provides online services such as World Wide Web browsing, Internet E-Mail, and Home Shopping.
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Brown Ralph W.
Buehl Joseph G.
Johnson Stephen M.
Krakirian Haig H.
LaJoie Mike L.
Faile Andrew I.
Jackson Robert R.
Miller John W.
Time Warner Entertainment Company L.P.
Tuma Garry J.
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