Method of providing initial pictures to digital TV

Details Method of providing initial pictures to digital TV Method of providing initial pictures to digital TV

2011-06-07

2011-06-07

Pendleton, Brian T (Department: 2425)

Interactive video distribution systems

Video distribution system with local interaction

Receiver

C725S015000, C725S140000, C348S563000, C348S569000, C348S705000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07958537

ABSTRACT:
A method of providing initial pictures to a digital TV is provided. The method includes recognizing a set-top box, which is connected to the network and is activated, when a digital TV is turned on, issuing a request for transmitting broadcast signals for displaying initial pictures on the screen of the digital TV to the set-top box, and decoding the broadcast signals received from the set-top box and displaying the decoded broadcast signals.

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