Information retrieval system
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1. An information retrieval system comprising:
- (A) an audio-visual display for displaying received audio-visual signals to a user;
(B) a transceiver electrically coupled to said audio-visual display, said transceiver further comprising an interface generator for displaying internet links on said audio-visual display, a CPU which upon command creates a URL for access to the internet and an A/V connection which provides a connection to the internet for receiving internet information associated with said URL; and
(C) a controller in communication with said transceiver which permits the user to select and view selected audio-visual information from a signal source and to issue commands to said CPU of said transceiver.
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Abstract
A system and method are described for the access and retrieval of information, which integrates television, video and/or similar sources with the information resources available on the Internet. This invention permits a user to select an item displayed on a television screen and, without significant interruption, order the item or request additional information on the item or provide feedback to the television source signal provider, for example, the television network or advertiser.
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24 Claims
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1. An information retrieval system comprising:
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(A) an audio-visual display for displaying received audio-visual signals to a user;
(B) a transceiver electrically coupled to said audio-visual display, said transceiver further comprising an interface generator for displaying internet links on said audio-visual display, a CPU which upon command creates a URL for access to the internet and an A/V connection which provides a connection to the internet for receiving internet information associated with said URL; and
(C) a controller in communication with said transceiver which permits the user to select and view selected audio-visual information from a signal source and to issue commands to said CPU of said transceiver. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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17. A method for generating and displaying audio-visual information received from the internet and at least one other audio-visual source, comprising the steps of:
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(A) receiving an audio-visual signal;
(B) displaying said received audio-visual signal, wherein said audio-visual signal further comprises a selectable item;
(C) selecting said selectable item from said displayed audio-visual signal;
(D) generating an Internet address associated with said selected item;
(E) receiving information from the internet for said internet address of said displayed item from said audio-visual signal; and
(F) displaying said selected information on an audio-visual display.
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