Computer/television compatibility system
First Claim
1. A computer-television compatibility system comprising:
- A. an external electronic receiver which comprises an input section, processor, and output section, the input section functioning to receive a broadcast television signal, the processor functioning to process the broadcast television signal for clarity purposes, the output section functioning to transmit the broadcast television signal to a computer system;
B. the computer system comprising a central processing unit, at least one input device, a monitor, and a recording means;
C. a software application functions to display the broadcast television signal on the monitor, and further functions to allow a user to engage at least one input device to manipulate a display of the broadcast television signal.
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Abstract
A computer-television compatibility device, intended as an accessory to previously existing systems or addition to new systems. More particularly, the present invention is a device or electronic receiver that functions to combine the convenience of features associated with the personal computer, such as pointing, clicking, minimizing, and dragging, with the digital transmissions of a television, via cable line or satellite. A live cable line, antenna, or satellite network signal is sent to an input box, and processed for clarity purposes. The signal is then transmitted to the output section of the device, which is connected to a computer system. A software application functions to display the incoming signal on the previously-existing computer monitor. Such digital television images may then be dragged to a corner of the computer screen, minimized, or maximized by the user. Thus, the computer monitor may function as a partial or full television screen, for entertainment or informational purposes. Such television images may then be recorded by the user via CD or DVD means for subsequent viewing.
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1. A computer-television compatibility system comprising:
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A. an external electronic receiver which comprises an input section, processor, and output section, the input section functioning to receive a broadcast television signal, the processor functioning to process the broadcast television signal for clarity purposes, the output section functioning to transmit the broadcast television signal to a computer system;
B. the computer system comprising a central processing unit, at least one input device, a monitor, and a recording means;
C. a software application functions to display the broadcast television signal on the monitor, and further functions to allow a user to engage at least one input device to manipulate a display of the broadcast television signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A computer-television compatibility system comprising:
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A. a computer system comprising a receiver, central processing unit, at least one input device, a monitor, and a recording means;
B. the receiver comprises an input section, processor, and output section, the input section functioning to receive a broadcast television signal, the processor functioning to process the broadcast television signal for clarity purposes, the output section functioning to transfer the broadcast television signal to the central processing unit;
C. a software application functions to display the broadcast television signal on the monitor, and further functions to allow a user to engage at least one input device to manipulate a display of the broadcast television signal. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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