Abstract: A data signal for modifying a graphic scene displayed on at least one terminal, the graphic scene mode of a set of graphic objects and each object defined by at least one field. The data signal includes frames containing information for updating the graphic scene. Some of the frames also contain a command to completely replace the graphic scene with a new scene. Further, a method of transmitting a data signal to modify a graphic scene displayed on a terminal. Also, a terminal for displaying a graphic scene, the terminal processing a signal for modifying the graphic scene.

Abstract: The invention concerns a graphic scene animation data signal, designed for means constructing images capable of being displayed on at least one screen, said graphic scene having probably been loaded in said means constructing images, in the form of a set of objects, some of said objects at least having its own particular identifier, said signal comprising: a single animation mask, delivered as preamble to said animation, and assigning at least one of said objects to an elementary mask comprising: said object identifier, as defined in said graphic scene to be animated; and the designation of at least one dynamic characterization field of said object, representing a characteristic of said object capable of being modified; animation frames, comprising, according to the order defined by said mask, data updating said object dynamic characterization fields, so as to modify them, said constructing means decoding said animation mask data, and initializing the animation of the basis thereof, and updating the scene on