TV remote control with display
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1. A system, comprising:
- at least one television system; and
at least one remote control device in wireless communication with the television system, the remote control device including at least one visual display, the visual display presenting at least two of;
a video stream received from the TV system, a graphical user interface (GUI) including controls for operating the TV system, and an electronic program guide (EPG).
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Abstract
A remote control device for a TV has a display on which an electronic program guide (EPG) received from the TV can be displayed, so that the TV itself does not have to superimpose the EPG on the video being shown on the TV screen. Also, video of programs being previewed using the remote control device EPG can be sent from the TV to the remote control device for display. A TV GUI can be sent to the remote as well from the TV or from a PVR associated with the TV.
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1. A system, comprising:
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at least one television system; and
at least one remote control device in wireless communication with the television system, the remote control device including at least one visual display, the visual display presenting at least two of;
a video stream received from the TV system, a graphical user interface (GUI) including controls for operating the TV system, and an electronic program guide (EPG). - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for controlling a TV, comprising:
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sending information to a remote control such that the remote control can display a GUI for controlling the TV;
sending information to the remote control such that the remote control can display an EPG representing channels on the TV, the remote control permitting the user to select a channel on the EPG; and
sending information to the remote control such that the remote control can display a video stream related to a selected channel on the EPG. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system, comprising:
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a TV;
a remote control configured for wireless communication with the TV and presenting an EPG;
means for sending to the remote control, from at least one of;
the TV, and a personal video recorder associated therewith, a GUI for controlling the TV;
means for permitting a user to select a channel on the EPG; and
means for presenting on the remote control a video stream related to a selected channel on the EPG. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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