System and method for enhanced video selection using an on-screen remote
First Claim
1. A receiver device for assisting a user to control one or more video assets, the receiver device comprising:
- means for receiving the one or more video assets from a plurality of different video asset sources; and
a display application being capable of generating an image of an on-screen remote control for display on a display device to allow the user to control the one or more video assets displayed on the display device.
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Abstract
A system and method for presenting video asset information to a viewer to assist the view in selecting a video asset for viewing is described. The video assets can be available from a plurality of different video asset sources, such as VOD (video on demand), PVR (personal video recorders) and broadcast (including over the air, cable, and satellite). Images from the video assets are displayed in a uniform manner, along with information about the video assets. The information includes data in a metadata category. The view can select one of the video assets for viewing, but also can navigate using metadata categories such as genre, actors, director etc. Moreover, the system and method includes an on-screen remote control that can be utilized in conjunction with a physical input device for navigation and viewing one or more video assets. This allows a much easier and natural navigating and selection process for viewers.
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24 Claims
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1. A receiver device for assisting a user to control one or more video assets, the receiver device comprising:
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means for receiving the one or more video assets from a plurality of different video asset sources; and
a display application being capable of generating an image of an on-screen remote control for display on a display device to allow the user to control the one or more video assets displayed on the display device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for assisting a user to control one or more a video assets, the method comprising:
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transmitting the one or more video assets from a plurality of different video asset sources to the user in response to the user'"'"'s request; and
generating an image of an on-screen remote control on a display device to allow the user to control the one or more video assets displayed on the display device. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A computer program product residing on a computer readable medium, the computer program product comprising instructions for causing a computer to:
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transmit one or more video assets from a plurality of different video asset sources to a user in response to a user'"'"'s request; and
generate an image of an on-screen remote control on a display device to allow the user to control the one or more video assets displayed on the display device.
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24. A computer program product residing on a computer readable medium, the computer program product comprising instructions for causing a computer to:
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receive one or more video assets from a plurality of different video asset sources; and
generate an image of an on-screen remote control for display on a display device to allow a user to control the one or more video assets displayed on the display device.
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