Abstract: A method and arrangements for transmitting, receiving and displaying graphic images. The graphic images include dynamic icons (dynacons), i.e. graphic subpictures comprising two or more motion phases. By alternately displaying said motion phases, an attractive motion is created. They enhance the appearance of graphic images considerably. This is especially useful in the transmission of an electronic television program guide, e.g. to indicate the type of television programs to come.

Abstract: A method and arrangements for transmitting, receiving and displaying graphic images. The graphic images include dynamic icons (dynacons), i.e. graphic subpictures comprising two or more motion phases. By alternately displaying said motion phases, an attractive motion is created. They enhance the appearance of graphic images considerably. This is especially useful in the transmission of an electronic television program guide, e.g. to indicate the type of television programs to come.

Abstract: A data bus device (5) for cooperation with at least one apparatus (1) and for communicating with further data bus devices (10, 12, 14) via a data bus (7, 8, 9), each further data bus device (10, 12, 14) cooperating with at least one further apparatus (2, 3, 4), includes a data-bus set-up device (27) for generating a reference table containing data-bus device information (DI) for identifying the further apparatuses (2, 3, 4), a first memory (29) for storing the reference table, an additional-information request device (28) for requesting additional information (ZI) from further data bus devices (10, 12, 14) identified by stored data-bus device information (DI), and a second memory (31) for storing manufacturer's apparatus information (HI) identifying the apparatus (1, 2, 3) cooperating with the data bus device (5, 10, 12).