Banking video frames associated with links and processing the banked frames
First Claim
1. A method of banking or storing video frames and their associated links, the method comprising the steps of:
- a) associating multiple links with a video frame in a series of video frames, each of the links having information associated therewith;
b) selecting and banking the video frame from among the series of video frames; and
c) selecting and displaying the frame in connection with representations of the links.
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Abstract
A method of banking video frames associated with links, includes the steps of associating multiple links with a video frame in a series of video frames, each of the links having information associated therewith, selecting and banking the video frame from among the series of video frames; and selecting and displaying the frame in connection with representations of the links. The method may further include a step of selecting one of the links and displaying the information associated therewith. In one embodiment, the links may be lead ins for an advertisement such as a telescoping advertisement, they may be purchase opportunities, the may be opportunities for coupons, or other interactive activities. An apparatus for performing the method includes a set top box with memory, a processor, and a digital converter for converting digital video images into suitable picture images. The apparatus stores the selected frame either locally or at a network or head-end. Banking frames can be done with a standard remote control using the up, down, left and right arrow keys to navigate the screen, and the select or enter key to perform the storage function, or by adding a key or keys, such as “bank”, “click” or “store” to perform the storage function.
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24 Claims
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1. A method of banking or storing video frames and their associated links, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) associating multiple links with a video frame in a series of video frames, each of the links having information associated therewith; b) selecting and banking the video frame from among the series of video frames; and c) selecting and displaying the frame in connection with representations of the links. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 24)
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14. An apparatus for banking video frames associated with links, comprising:
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a monitor for displaying video images from a series of video frames; a memory for storing the video images, and containing multiple links associated with a video frame in a series of video frames, each of the links having information associated therewith; a processor responsive to selection of a desired one or more of the video frames from among the series of video frames, and responsive to selecting a stored series of video frames and displaying at least one selected frame in connection with linking data for linking at least one of the selected frame and objects in the selected frame with additional data. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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