System and method for voting on TV programs
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1. A system for presenting at least one of first and second viewer-generated information on a TV, comprising:
- at least one TV;
at least first and second viewer input devices communicating with the TV, each device being manipulable by a respective viewer to generate the viewer-generated information, a presentation of the information being superimposed onto a TV program display on the TV.
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Abstract
A system and method for enhancing viewer group enjoyment of a TV program by providing a means for each viewer to express his opinion. Each viewer has a remote control device that can be used to generate votes, reviews, and decisions related to TV programs. These viewer expressions or results thereof are superimposed over the TV program being watched, so that viewers can express their opinions about a program non-verbally in a fun and relevant way. The TV can be automatically tuned or otherwise controlled based on the viewer expressions.
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1. A system for presenting at least one of first and second viewer-generated information on a TV, comprising:
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at least one TV;
at least first and second viewer input devices communicating with the TV, each device being manipulable by a respective viewer to generate the viewer-generated information, a presentation of the information being superimposed onto a TV program display on the TV. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 23)
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10. A method for enhancing TV use, comprising:
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receiving, at a processor associated with a TV, at least first and second viewer expression signals related to TV programming; and
presenting on the TV a display derived from the expression signals. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for facilitating viewer interaction with a televised program, comprising:
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plural input means manipulable by respective viewers to indicate expressions related to one or more TV programs;
processor means receiving signals representing the expressions and generating an outcome signal based thereon; and
at least one TV coupled to the processor means for simultaneously displaying the outcome signal with a TV program. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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