Information terminal apparatus that is remotely programmed by radio waves and that displays input keys of program functions on a display
First Claim
1. An information terminal apparatus having a cable box and an intelligent remote control unit, the intelligent remote control unit comprising:
- an external information input port for receiving software transmitted thereto by radio transmission from said cable box;
a first memory for storing the software received by said external information input port;
a first controller operated in accordance with execution of the software stored in said first memory;
a console for inputting predetermined data in conformity with the execution of the software;
a display for visually representing information in conformity with the execution of the software; and
the cable box comprising;
a host processor;
an interface for transferring information to and from said host processor; and
a second memory for storing the information including software transmitted thereto from said host processor,wherein said host processor includes means for controlling the information transfer between said interface, said second memory and said intelligent remote control unit, andwherein said software is a program for playing a game, and input keys corresponding to relevant program functions are visually represented on said display.
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Abstract
An information terminal apparatus capable of ensuring enhanced operational facility and realizing easier maintenance of software required for a variety of services. The terminal apparatus includes an external information input port for receiving external software transmitted thereto by radio waves; a first memory for storing the software received by the external information input port; a first controller operated in accordance with the execution of the software stored in the first memory; a console for inputting predetermined data in conformity with the execution of the software; and a display for visually representing various kinds of information in conformity with the execution of the software. The software is obtained via a cable box for transferring a signal to or from the information terminal unit. The cable box includes an interface for transferring information to and from a host processor; a second memory for storing the software transmitted thereto from the host processor; and a second controller for controlling the signal transfer to or from the interface, the second memory and the information terminal unit.
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9 Claims
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1. An information terminal apparatus having a cable box and an intelligent remote control unit, the intelligent remote control unit comprising:
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an external information input port for receiving software transmitted thereto by radio transmission from said cable box; a first memory for storing the software received by said external information input port; a first controller operated in accordance with execution of the software stored in said first memory; a console for inputting predetermined data in conformity with the execution of the software; a display for visually representing information in conformity with the execution of the software; and the cable box comprising; a host processor; an interface for transferring information to and from said host processor; and a second memory for storing the information including software transmitted thereto from said host processor, wherein said host processor includes means for controlling the information transfer between said interface, said second memory and said intelligent remote control unit, and wherein said software is a program for playing a game, and input keys corresponding to relevant program functions are visually represented on said display. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. An information terminal apparatus having a cable box and an intelligent remote control unit, the intelligent remote control unit comprising:
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an external information input port for receiving software transmitted thereto by radio transmission from said cable box; a first memory for storing the software received by said external information input port; a first controller operated in accordance with execution of the software stored in said first memory; a console for inputting predetermined data in conformity with the execution of the software; a display for visually representing information in conformity with the execution of the software; and the cable box comprising; a host processor; an interface for transferring information to and from said host processor and a second memory for storing the information including software transmitted thereto from said host processor, wherein said host processor includes means for controlling the information transfer between said interface, said second memory and said intelligent remote control unit, wherein said software is a program for home shopping, input keys corresponding to relevant program functions are visually represented on said display, and the program functions corresponding to said input keys are executed by a user manipulating a displayed portion thereof, and wherein said displayed portion of said input keys has an order key and a payment key, and the home shopping program is executed by a user selectively manipulating said keys. - View Dependent Claims (5)
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6. An information terminal apparatus having a cable box and an intelligent remote control unit, the intelligent remote control unit comprising:
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an external information input port for receiving software transmitted thereto by radio transmission from said cable box; a first memory for storing the software received by said external information input port; a first controller operated in accordance with execution of the software stored in said first memory; a console for inputting predetermined data in conformity with the execution of the software; a display for visually representing information in conformity with the execution of the software; and the cable box comprising; a host processor; an interface for transferring information to and from said host processor; and a second memory for storing the information including software transmitted thereto from said host processor, wherein said host processor includes means for controlling the information transfer between said interface, said second memory and said intelligent remote control unit, and wherein said software is a program for auction participation, and input keys corresponding to relevant program functions are visually represented on said display. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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