Abstract: There is provided a video message system that includes a video display, a frame, and at least one video camera. The video display, which has a fixed position, plays back a video portion of a video message from a user. The frame frames the video display. The at least one video camera is disposed on the frame, and is oriented in the same direction as the video display, for capturing video data of the user for inclusion in the video portion of the video message.

Abstract: A remote control device for a television signal processing system is capable of receiving a signal indicating an emergency event and providing alert outputs to notify individuals of emergency events, while simultaneously transmitting control signals which control the television signal receiver. According to an exemplary embodiment, the remote control device includes a tuner operative to tune a frequency including a signal indicating an emergency event, and a transmitter operative to transmit a control signal which controls the television signal processing system.