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Video display initiated by internet module of web TV

  • US 6,272,680 B1
  • Filed: 04/18/2000
  • Issued: 08/07/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/23/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A web television comprising:

  • a display;

    a tuner, wherein the tuner is arranged to select television video for display on the display;

    an internet module, wherein the internet module is arranged to supply internet video for display on the display, and wherein the internet video is derived from internet communications between the web television and internet content providers;

    a television controller that controls a main area and a PIP area of the display; and

    wherein the internet module is arranged to initiate a PIP control function to control the PIP area of the display by generating a PIP control function request signal.

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