Abstract: In order to provide a content managing module (100, 102) as well as a method for controlling interactive applications, wherein a first data stream (D1) comprising at least one first interactive application with first interactive content is received, the first data stream (D1) being transmitted on at least one first channel, wherein it is possible to prevent a lack of interactive content stream when a consumer or user changes channel (and somewhat later changes back) while watching interactive content, it is proposed to keep receiving the first interactive content when switching (s) from the first channel to at least one second channel on which a second data stream (D2), in particular comprising at least one second interactive application with second interactive content, is transmitted.

Abstract: A digital television system includes a first tuner and first decoder for tuning to and decoding a selected digital television signal. A second tuner and second decoder are included for tuning to and decoding a separate digital television signal containing mosaic views of the receivable television signals. Upon a channel change command, first tuner is tuned to the new channel. Simultaneously, the output from the second decoder corresponding to the new channel is applied to the display. As such, the new channel is available for immediate viewing without waiting during the typical decoder delay.