Method and apparatus for selecting a channel from a multiple cha

Details Method and apparatus for selecting a channel from a multiple cha Method and apparatus for selecting a channel from a multiple cha

1997-04-01

2000-09-12

Grant, Chris

Television

Basic receiver with additional function

For display of additional information

348563, H04N 5445

Patent

active

061184934

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus that allows a user to preview live audio and/or video of a channel displayed in a multiple channel selection display prior to making a complete selection is generally accomplished by providing pixel information for displaying visual representations of a plurality of channels where the video representation of each channel is displayed in a corresponding channel display area (i.e., a video thumbnail). When the user selects one of the video representations in a preview mode, the video thumbnail is switched from a still image with no audio to an image that includes live audio and/or video. This preview mode remains until the user deselects the preview mode, selects full display area viewing, or a time-out period expires. In addition to the preview option, the user is provided with an editing option that allows the user to customize his or her multiple channel display.

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