Abstract: An interface module for receiving television signals or radio signals has several inputs and outputs for receiving and distributing picture and sound signals as well as control signals and at least one input for antenna signals. The interface module includes at least one tuner and a chip with a microprocessor including memory and data capture capability, and is capable of picture, color and sound decoding and signal processing units. The chip and the tuner are installed in a common casing.

Abstract: The invention relates to an interface module for receiving television signals or radio signals, having several inputs (7) and outputs (7, 9, 10, 14) for receiving and distributing picture and sound signals as well as control signals and at least one input for receiving antenna signals (5a), the interface module comprising at least one tuner (1) and a chip (2) having a microprocessor (4), which comprises memory means and means for capturing data and having switching means (11), picture, color and sound decoding means (12) and signal processing means (13), whereas the chip (2) and the tuner (1) are installed in one common casing (3).