Value added digital video receiver
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1. A method of generating a background image for a television, the method comprising:
- (a) receiving a broadcast signal including video data;
(b) converting the broadcast signal to a television input signal;
(c) transmitting the television input signal to a television;
(d) receiving a first user-generated capture command; and
(e) in response to (d), storing a first picture frame into a memory.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for customizing a digital broadcast receiver. Video and audio clips may be captured from a broadcast signal after receiving commands from a user. The captured clips may then be used to provide background images and sounds. Sounds may also be assigned to broadcast receiver events.
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34 Claims
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1. A method of generating a background image for a television, the method comprising:
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(a) receiving a broadcast signal including video data;
(b) converting the broadcast signal to a television input signal;
(c) transmitting the television input signal to a television;
(d) receiving a first user-generated capture command; and
(e) in response to (d), storing a first picture frame into a memory. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 8, 12, 13)
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23. A digital broadcast receiver comprising:
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a central processing unit;
a memory module coupled to the central processing unit and containing computer-executable instructions that causes the receiver to perform the steps of;
(a) receiving a broadcast signal including video data;
(b) converting the broadcast signal to a television input signal;
(c) transmitting the television input signal to a television;
(d) receiving a first user-generated capture command during (c);
(e) in response to (d), storing a first picture frame in a memory; and
an interface module for coupling the receiver to a computer device.
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25. A digital broadcast receiver comprising:
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a means for receiving a broadcast signal including video data;
a means for converting the broadcast signal to a television input signal;
a means for transmitting the television input signal to a television;
a means for receiving a first user-generated capture command; and
a means for storing a first picture frame in a memory.
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26. A method of creating an application selection item for a terminal, the method comprising:
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(a) receiving a broadcast signal including video data;
(b) converting the broadcast signal to a terminal input signal;
(c) transmitting the terminal input signal to a terminal display;
(d) receiving a user-generated capture command;
(e) in response to (d), storing a picture frame derived from the received broadcast signal into a non-volatile memory; and
(f) displaying the picture frame on the terminal display as an application selection item. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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