Method and apparatus for displaying an electronic menu having co

Details Method and apparatus for displaying an electronic menu having co Method and apparatus for displaying an electronic menu having co

1997-10-17

2000-08-29

Powell, Mark R.

Television

Basic receiver with additional function

For display of additional information

345146, 345113, 345339, 348 8, 348 10, 348563, 348906, H04N 700, H04N 945

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active

061116149

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for displaying an electronic menu having components with differing levels of transparency are provided. A multiple channel broadcasting system generates an on-screen menu display for enabling a user to operate different functions of the system. The broadcasting system generates an electronic menu display that comprises a number of components, alphanumeric characters, and icons displayed on a background. The components, alphanumeric characters, and icons identify different functions of the system. The broadcast system applies different levels of transparency to the different components such that the number of opaque components is minimized. The broadcast system then superimposes the electronic menu display over a program broadcast on a screen. As the opaque components are minimized, the obstruction of the broadcast by the electronic menu display is minimized.

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