Overlaid images on TV
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1. A TV system, comprising:
- a TV display; and
a processor receiving a user signal to enter a special mode in which a first semi-transparent image layer is superimposed onto a solid base image layer and both layers are presented simultaneously on the TV display, wherein the base layer is not derived from other layers, and wherein the first semi-transparent image layer is characterized by an alpha blend, wherein the alpha blend is dynamic such that the transparency of the first semi-transparent image layer changes over time, wherein the alpha blend depends on at least one attribute of the base layer.
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Abstract
An ambient, beautiful, entertaining visual experience that can be displayed on a TV requiring little or no user interaction beyond initiation. Multiple image layers that may be still or moving video, photos, etc, or a combination thereof can be overlaid on each other.
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1. A TV system, comprising:
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a TV display; and a processor receiving a user signal to enter a special mode in which a first semi-transparent image layer is superimposed onto a solid base image layer and both layers are presented simultaneously on the TV display, wherein the base layer is not derived from other layers, and wherein the first semi-transparent image layer is characterized by an alpha blend, wherein the alpha blend is dynamic such that the transparency of the first semi-transparent image layer changes over time, wherein the alpha blend depends on at least one attribute of the base layer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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