Television – Basic receiver with additional function – Instant replay or freeze frame
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-21
2006-11-21
Lee, Michael H. (Department: 2622)
Television
Basic receiver with additional function
Instant replay or freeze frame
C348S722000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07139033
ABSTRACT:
A system and method are provided for frame capture and redisplay in a stand-alone television. The method comprises: down-converting a television signal including a plurality of frames; selecting an accepted frame; capturing the selected frame; storing the captured frame; selecting a stored frame; and, displaying the selected frame. Some aspects of the method further comprise: storing auxiliary information with the stored frame, such as time, date, or channel. Then, displaying the frame includes displaying the frame with the auxiliary information. Other aspects of the method further comprise: accepting a remote capture and remote display signals from a television remote control. Down-converted frames are selected for storage, and stored frames are selected for display in response to the remote signals. In other aspects, stored frames are displayed as thumbnail displays. For example, a single thumbnail display, or a group of thumbnail displays can be presented overlying the down-converted television signal.
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Law Office of Gerald Maliszewski
Lee Michael H.
Maliszewski Gerald
Sharp Laboratories of America Inc.
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