Television – Basic receiver with additional function – For display of additional information
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-30
2006-05-30
Lee, Michael H. (Department: 2614)
Television
Basic receiver with additional function
For display of additional information
C348S589000, C725S037000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07053956
ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and apparatus for maintaining smooth video transition between distinct applications. Preferably, the apparatus implementing the present invention includes a processor, a secondary memory and a system memory. In providing a smooth transition between two applications, the apparatus and method provides synchronization of the video and graphics components while transitioning from a first application to a second application. If there is no video component in either application, no action is needed to provide a smooth transition between applications, and when only the first application includes a video component, the video component need only be turned off for smooth transition between the applications to occur. When both the first application and the second application include video components, smooth transition between the applications according to the present invention is dependent upon the display window size of the first application in comparison to the second application. The apparatus and method of the present invention triggers a process according to the size of the display windows of the first and second applications.
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Amendolagine James
Dunn Ted
Haverstock & Owens LLP
Lee Michael H.
Sony Corporation
Sony Electronics Inc.
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