Abstract: An apparatus comprising a tuner module configured to demodulate a first television signal and a second television signal that corresponds to the first television signal; and a controller electronically coupled to the tuner module, the controller configured to compare a value of a first variable to a threshold level, the value of the first variable related to a quality of the first television signal; wherein the controller switches from outputting for display the first television signal to outputting for display the second television signal that corresponds to the first television signal in response to comparing the value of the first variable to the threshold level.

Abstract: A method and system for verifying and altering an area of an image to be photocopied prior to producing a copy. According to one embodiment of the present invention, an image capturing device is used to capture an image of items to be copied. A representation of this captured image is then displayed on a screen to be previewed by a user prior to producing a copy. A control unit of the present embodiment allows the user to alter the representation displayed on the display screen and to control the form and content of the copy produced. Alterations to the representation include, but are not limited to, elimination of certain portions (cropping), selection of certain portions for copying, rearranging by cutting and pasting, identifying areas to be copied in color, identifying areas to be copied as shaded and identifying areas to be copied in a different size. Further, the control unit will allow the user to edit the representation on the display screen.

Abstract: A ticker tape PiP system that provides for viewing the ticker tape image portion from one image signal (e.g., a ticker tape image portion of a television image signal), while viewing at least a portion of an image from a different image signal (i.e., a standard television program image). The ticker tape PiP system includes an image display device, a first tuner and a second tuner. The first and second tuners are configured to receive first and second image signals and to output corresponding first and second video signals, respectively. The ticker tape PiP system also includes a video switching subsystem for receiving the first and second video signals and for selectively switching an output to the image display device between (i) an RGB formatted display signal derived from the first video signal and (ii) an RGB formatted display signal derived from the second video signal that corresponds only to a ticker tape image portion of the second video signal.

Abstract: A ticker tape PiP system that provides for viewing the ticker tape image portion from one image signal (e.g., a ticker tape image portion of a television image signal), while viewing at least a portion of an image from a different image signal (i.e., a standard television program image). The ticker tape PiP system includes an image display device, a first tuner and a second tuner. The first and second tuners are configured to receive first and second image signals and to output corresponding first and second video signals, respectively. The ticker tape PiP system also includes a video switching subsystem for receiving the first and second video signals and for selectively switching an output to the image display device between (i) an RGB formatted display signal derived from the first video signal and (ii) an RGB formatted display signal derived from the second video signal that corresponds only to a ticker tape image portion of the second video signal.

Abstract: A television receiver control box which has a motherboard located within an inner cavity of a box housing. Mounted directly to the motherboard is a card reader which can read a credit card inserted through a slot of the box. Both the card and the slot can be concealed by a door that is locked and pivotally connected to a front panel of the control box.

Abstract: A bracket for a cabinet, such as the type used for television sets or other electronic devices, wherein the cabinet includes a first flange having a predetermined flange thickness. The bracket includes a housing having top and bottom ribs and a mounting flange having an aperture. The top and bottom ribs are spaced apart from the mounting flange by a predetermined distance which is less than the flange thickness. As such, upon insertion of the first flange between the top and bottom ribs and the mounting flange, a press fit is formed. This removably secures the top and bottom ribs and the mounting flange to the first flange without the use of fasteners. In addition, the housing includes at least one clip element for removably securing a printed circuit board having a switch which is accessible through the aperture.

Abstract: A button assembly for a television receiver control box, wherein a center button is located within a cluster of outer buttons. The outer buttons are cantilevered from the truss of a button plate that is mounted to a printed circuit board which has a plurality of microswitches. Located within the cluster of outer buttons is a center button. The center button is cantilevered from a button bracket that is mounted to a front panel of the control box. The buttons extend through corresponding openings in the front panel. Each button has a column that engages a corresponding microswitch when the button is depressed.

Abstract: A control box for a television set. The control box has a cover that is attached to a base plate to enclose a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board is supported by a plurality of support tabs that extend from the base plate. A front panel member is attached to a front wall of the base plate. The front panel has a plurality of support bars that extend through the base plate wall and restrain an edge of the printed circuit board such that the circuit board does not require any fasteners to secure the board to the base plate. The cover has a pair of side walls with chamfered surfaces that extend to the base plate. Extending from each chamfered surface is a lip. Each lip has a plurality of holes which are aligned with tabs that extend from the base plate. The cover is attached to the base plate by fasteners that are screwed into the cover and the tabs. The screws are located on the bottom of the control box and are not generally visible to the end user.