Abstract: A modulating operation interface and a method are applied for a display apparatus. The modulating operation interface comprises a display unit, a selection unit, a clock unit and a processor. A circle broadcast action of a plurality of operation diagrams is displayed by the display unit. One operation diagram from the plurality of operation diagrams broadcasted by the display unit is then selected by the selection unit. An internal menu of lower level is expanded from the selected operation diagram. The circle broadcast action executed by the display unit is controlled by the processor based on a predetermined time and a time data provided by the clock unit. Accordingly, the modulation can be finished completely and speedily while modulating the modulating operation interface.

Abstract: A receiver includes a motion picture data decoder which decodes motion picture data to obtain decoded motion picture data, a memory which stores the decoded motion picture data, a video processing unit which mixes the decoded motion picture data with first graphics data and converts the motion picture data to obtain first on-screen data mixed and first format-converted motion picture data, and a second on-screen data multiplexer which mixes the decoded motion picture data with second graphics data to obtain second on-screen data-mixed motion picture data. A first output device outputs the first on-screen data mixed and first format-converted motion picture data, a second output device outputs the second on-screen data mixed motion picture data.

Abstract: A Digital Home Communication Terminal (DHCT) including a plurality of tuners, each of which can select one of a plurality of transmission channels provided by a Digital Broadband Delivery System (DBDS). The multiple tuners enable the DHCT to tune to a plurality of downstream media and data transmissions, thereby allowing a subscriber to tune simultaneously to multiple channels and content transmitted in the downstream transmission via the DBDS, an advantage over conventional DHCTs. The present invention enables subscribers to receive and view multiple channels and associated content, including electronic program guide information, at will. Furthermore, using the multiple-tuner DHCT of the present invention, subscribers can view multiple television stations and program content simultaneously, without degradation to television signals or pictures.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing multiple screens and a method of dynamically configuring multiple screens are provided. A system and a method for providing a plurality of screen configurations to provide at least one service on a physical display device. The method includes positioning a logic logical main screen in a first arbitrary area of a display screen displaying at least one service on the physical display device, positioning a first logic logical picture-in-picture (PiP) screen in a second arbitrary area of the display screen, and positioning an overlay screen displaying at least one set of subtitles and various functions on the display screen.

Abstract: A comparison circuit 13x compares signals from demodulator circuits 11a and 11b and thereby compares the reception condition of the antennas 1a and 1b. The tuner circuit corresponding to the antenna that is yielding better reception condition selects the channel to be displayed on a main screen, and the tuner circuit corresponding to the other antenna selects the channel to be displayed on a sub screen.

Abstract: A video monitoring system using daisy chain is disclosed. The video monitoring system can display a multiplexed image consisting of four or more pictures by bypassing video signals captured by a plurality of video cameras through several stages.

Abstract: A video image reproducing apparatus reads out sub-content information related to sub-content to be reproduced, from a recording medium, obtains attribute information indicative of the features of the sub-content, on the basis of the sub-content information, and controls each reproduction procedure of the main content and the sub-content on the basis of the attribute information, so that the main content and the sub-content are reproduced in coordination with the features of the sub-content.

Abstract: A mobile terminal capable of digital broadcast reception and supports a touch screen function, and a picture-in-picture (PIP) display control method for the mobile terminal. The PIP display control method includes processing a received digital broadcast signal into channel signals of individual channels, displaying video data of a selected channel signal on a main screen occupying an entire display area, and displaying video data of another selected channel signal on a sub-screen in the main screen; checking whether a touch event occurs to one of the main screen and the sub-screen; displaying control icons on one of the touched main screen and the touched sub-screen when a touch event occurs to one of the main screen and the sub-screen; and controlling digital broadcasts on channels associated with the main screen and sub-screen in response to occurrence of touch events to the control icons.

Abstract: A display device having an A/D (Analog/Digital) converter receiving a signal from a personal computer (PC) and converting the signal into a digital signal a decoder receiving external input signals from an external signal inputter such as a TV or a Video player that decodes the external input signals into the digital signal, and a video processor that performs a PIP (Picture In Picture) signal process displaying one of the PC signal converted and the decoded external input signal as a main screen and the other one as a sub main screen, thereby enabling the converted PC signal and the decoded external input signal to be displayable on a display.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method of providing system information. The method can include sending system content to display concurrently with video content on a display device. The video content may be associated with a last selected channel of a set-top box prior to a trigger event.

Abstract: A video signal processing method applied for a TV system is disclosed. In this method, the received video signal is processed by a video decoding process, and then the decoded video signal is processed by a de-interlacing process. A still or corresponsively still image signal is generated and blended with the de-interlaced video signal to generate a blended signal which is displayed to make sure the OSD information can always be shown at the top layer of the screen of the LCD panel.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for providing content previewing services is provided. The method includes associating a content preview with a program descriptor that identifies a program in an onscreen programming guide database of programming content listings. The method also includes presenting the content preview to a program receiving device responsive to selection of the program descriptor. The content preview provides information about the program.

Abstract: Both a video integrated circuit that is connected to a video display apparatus for processing and displaying a plurality of video signals, and the video display apparatus thereof, are provided. The video integrated circuit and the video processing apparatus comprise a processor, a video capture unit, a watermark generating unit, a codec, and a video output unit. The video capture unit receives a digital video signal in response to a first signal from the processor to generate a processing signal. The watermark generating unit receives the processing signal in response to a second signal from the processor, and then embeds a watermark into a video corresponding to the processing signal to generate an integrated signal. The codec receives and compresses the integrated signal in response to a third signal from the processor, and then generates a compressed signal. The video output unit outputs the compressed signal to the video display apparatus in response to a fourth signal from the processor.

Abstract: System and method for operating a system including one or more co-located computers, e.g., rack-mounted blades, coupled to one or more remote human interfaces (RHIs), and where content or communication is received from sources, e.g., external content sources, internal or external communications sources, etc., and distributed to the RHIs. A first computing system generates first video signals corresponding to a first image for transmission to a display device in a first RHI. The video manager receives a second image from a source, and inserts second video signals corresponding to the second image with the first video signals to form third video signals. The display device of the first RHI displays a third image based on the third video signals, e.g., a picture-in-picture presentation of the second and first images. The first, second, and third video signals may include video streams and/or audio signals, and may be analog, digital, or both.

Abstract: A display apparatus having a display main body including a screen and a rear cover formed with an accommodation space between the screen and the rear cover, and a supporting part supporting the display main body, further comprising: a display processor receiving data pertaining to a display and displaying the received data on the screen; an input unit specifying a popup time of a popup window including an executer performing functions requested by a user; a timer measuring a time to notify the popup time specified by and transferred from the input unit; and a controller controlling the display processor to display the popup window on the screen upon receiving the signal notifying the popup time by the timer.

Abstract: A method of providing a horizontal active signal includes generating the horizontal active signal based on a line memory size and a time difference between a writing time that a variable scaler with a first operational clock frequency scabs an original video frame and writes a line of the scaled video frame into a line memory and a reading time that a display device with a second operational clock frequency reads the written line of the scaled video frame from the Hoe memory, so that a Hoe memory address does not collide when the variable scaler and the display device concurrently access the line memory, the first operational clock frequency being greater than the second operational clock frequency, and providing the generated horizontal active signal to the display device. Therefore, the method may reduce the line memory size and change a display resolution regardless of the line memory size.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for performing a multi-picture in a display device are disclosed. The apparatus includes a demodulation unit demodulating a plurality of broadcast signals, which include video signals, audio signals, and supplementary information including genre information, a video processing unit converting at least one of the video signals into data representing a displayable main picture and data representing one or more displayable sub-pictures, and a controller selecting at least one of the video signals corresponding to at least one selected genre based on the demodulated genre information, wherein the controller controls the video processing unit to convert the video signals corresponding to the selected genre into the sub-picture data.

Abstract: A PIP (Picture In Picture) processing apparatus processes a main image and a secondary image and includes a scaling circuit, a memory circuit, a first selecting circuit and a processing circuit. The scaling circuit scales down the secondary image to output a scaled-down secondary image. The memory circuit stores the main image and the scaled-down secondary image. The first selecting circuit is connected with a controlling circuit to receive an image selecting signal, and is connected with the memory circuit to select the scaled-down secondary image or the main image as an output according to the image selecting signal. The processing circuit is connected with the first selecting circuit to process the main image or the scaled-down image.

Abstract: A display system, a TV receiver, and a method for reminding a schedule are provided. The display system comprises a display, a TV receiver, and a controller. The display comprises a first screen and a second screen. The TV receiver, configured to receive a first source and a second source, comprises a memory for storing a schedule of the second source, a time provider for providing time, a control processor for comparing the schedule with a predetermined period of time based on the time and for generating a control signal according to the comparison, and an interface for outputting the second source to the second screen in response to the control signal while outputting the first source to the first screen. The controller inputs a signal to the control processor, wherein the signal is related to a time reminder for the second source and the predetermined period of time. When the time comes, the display system visually reminds the viewer of the desired program.

Abstract: A system and method for displaying frames with dynamically changing display parameters is described herein. The display engine stores new display parameters detected by the decoder in one buffer of a ping pong buffer, while continuing to use another set of display parameters stored in the other ping pong buffer. The display engine switches the buffers when the first frame for which the new display parameters are applicable is to be presented.

Abstract: A video processing device that generates sub-frame metadata for use in modifying a sequence of original video frames includes a video interface for receiving video data representing the sequence of original video frames, a user interface for receiving as user input sub-frame information identifying a sub-frame corresponding to a region of interest within a scene depicted in at least one frame of the sequence of original video frames and processing circuitry for generating the sub-frame metadata from the sub-frame information. Editing information associated with each sub-frame may also be included in the sub-frame metadata. Targeted sub-frame metadata can be specifically generated for use with a particular screen or screen size. A first player with a small screen and a second player with a larger screen may each receive different sub-frame metadata files, while both receive the same original video.

Abstract: A multimedia display apparatus with add-on personal computer functions capable of entering keyboard keys with a remote control, including a display and a remote control. Display is built-in a PC unit operable in a TV mode and a PC mode. The display outputs video in the TV mode and displays computational data processed by the PC unit in the PC mode. When the display operates in the PC mode and the PC unit requires input, the PIP key is pressed to divide the screen of the display for displaying a main picture and a sub picture, and the keyboard function key is then pressed to display a keyboard window as an OSD in the sub picture. The set of arrow keys are used to select symbols displayed on the keyboard window to be entered to the PC unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying a double screen in a wide screen display device, the apparatus including a video interface to receive a first and a second video signal from a plurality of video signals according to a selection control signal, wherein each of the first and the second video signals have a general screen aspect ratio; a scaler to scale the first video signal to a resolution of a main screen and to scale the second video signal to a resolution of a subscreen with the general screen aspect ratio; and a control unit to output the selection control signal to display the double screen, control scaling of the first video signal and second video signal, and to simultaneously display the scaled first video signal on an area of a screen and the scaled second video signal on a portion of a remaining area of the screen.

Abstract: A system identifies video data to be encoded as well as multiple display regions associated with a particular video display type. Each of the multiple display regions is associated with a different portion of an image associated with the video data. The video data is encoded such that the encoded video data includes information regarding the multiple display regions. Each of the multiple display regions has an associated display region identifier. Additionally, the system may identify an active region of the video data. The active region may be located anywhere within an image associated with the video data. The video data is encoded such that the encoded video data includes information regarding the active region.

Abstract: The invention includes a system and the associated method for reducing memory access bandwidth in various sections of one or more video pipeline stages of one or more channels in order to produce multiple high quality video signals. Signal processing stages of a video processor may share portions of memory on and off chip to reduce memory access bandwidth. A blank time optimizer may receive a memory access request at a first clock rate and access the memory using a second clock rate which may be slower than the first to provide more bandwidth for another memory access request at the same or a later time. Video signals may be scaled relative to various memory access points to further reduce memory storage requirements. A color management unit may also be shared among one or more video signals by receiving combined video signals and identification information associated with each signal portion.

Abstract: In a receiver apparatus that converts a radio-frequency signal received by an antenna into video and audio signals, there are arranged on a single circuit board a tuner circuit portion that converts the radio-frequency signal received by the antenna into an intermediate-frequency signal, a digital demodulating portion that converts the intermediate-frequency signal outputted from the tuner circuit portion into a compressed digital signal, a digital circuit portion that converts the compressed digital signal outputted from the digital demodulating portion into digital video and audio signals, and a video/audio output circuit that converts the digital video and audio signals outputted from the digital circuit portion into analog video and audio signals. This makes it possible to realize a receiver system provided with a video display apparatus having a simple configuration.

Abstract: A broadcast receiver includes a first video signal selector which outputs a video signal of a main-picture; a second video signal selector which outputs a video signal of a sub-picture; a first audio signal selector which outputs an audio signal of the main-picture; a second audio signal selector which outputs an audio signal of the sub-picture; a first video processor which generates a third video signal from the video signals of the main-picture and/or sub-picture; a feature quantity generator which generates a feature quantity of the audio signal of the sub-picture in accordance with a result of comparison between data corresponding to the audio signal of the sub-picture and sound class model data created beforehand; a determination processor which determines a scene as a specified scene; and a controller which controls the whole components in accordance with the specified scene.

Abstract: A video apparatus, for instance a video player, comprises a first digital source (e.g. a media player) of a first video digital stream and a video encoder (for generating analogue video signals based on said first video digital stream. The video apparatus also has an input for receiving first analogue video signals comprising synchronization signals. A second digital source generates a second video digital stream based on which the video encoder can generate second analogue video signals synchronized by the synchronization signals of the first analogue video signals for superimposition on the first analogue video signals.

Abstract: Disclosed are a video display appliance having a function of varying a screen ratio of a main picture to a sub-picture depending upon a position of a user when a twin picture function is provided, and a control method thereof.

Abstract: A method of forming a picture in picture (PIP) service over an internet protocol (IP) transmission to one or more users, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a request for a PIP channel comprising a first predetermined channel superimposed with a second predetermined channel; determining if the PIP channel already exists; forming the PIP channel if it does not already exist; and transmitting the PIP channel on a dedicated channel to any users who have requested that PIP channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual mode signal processing apparatus using a picture-in-picture (PIP) window. In particular, the present invention relates to a display apparatus and a function switching apparatus that display two views for DSPs performing different functions in use of a PIP window so that two functions are simultaneously performed.

Abstract: A device and method for processing a PIP (picture in picture) in a TV, in which a PIP is overlaid on a main picture, thus allowing a user to watch the PIP as well as the main picture even in a region of the PIP at the same time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a media playback system having a real-time displaying capability of displaying images generated from a camera and method thereof The media playback system receives a first input signal, and includes a real-time communication device for generating a second input signal, a playback processor, electrically coupled to the real-time communication device, for generating an output signal by integrating the first and second input signals, and a displaying device, coupled to the playback processor, for playing the output signal according to a first command.

Abstract: A multichannel display data generating apparatus displays AV data on a plurality of screens. A channel displayed on one of the screens is displayed without a program clock reference.

Abstract: A channel tuning method and a television using a channel name auto completion function in which the entire channel name of a corresponding channel is automatically completed by inputting part of a channel name of a television broadcasting channel to be tuned using a predetermined inputting unit. The channel tuning method includes (a) searching similar channel names based on one or more of the characters of a channel name input by the inputting unit and displaying the searched channel names on a list from which selections can be made, and (b) in order to aid a user in selecting a channel, automatically tuning a corresponding channel among channels corresponding to the channel names displayed on the list for a predetermined interval of time and sequentially displaying the channels on a picture-in-picture (PIP) screen.

Abstract: A video signal processing apparatus and a computer system integrated with the video signal processing apparatus are disclosed. The video signal processing apparatus has a tuner, a video processor, a non-interlaced signal processing unit, a microprocessor, and a computer signal converter. In the video signal processing apparatus, the display can be instantly turned on and the video signal can be recorded in the storage media of a computer, and the video signal recorded in the storage media can be displayed on the display. While watching the video signal on the display, a user can execute applications in the computer simultaneously. The video signal processing apparatus further provides picture-in-picture feature by adding another set of tuner and video processor. The video signal processing apparatus can be integrated with a display or a computer, and can also be used as an external-enclosure video signal processing apparatus.

Abstract: A video display device, such as a television, having a picture-in-picture (PIP) display and a processor. The processor detects cues, such as color/texture/events/behaviors, etc., present in a primary display image, that is overlaid by the PIP. These cues are utilized by the processor to determine important and relatively unimportant portions of the primary display image. The processor then determines whether a change in a display characteristic of the PIP leads to the PIP obscuring less of an important portion of the primary display image, and if so, the processor changes the display characteristic of the PIP. Display characteristics of the PIP that may be changed by the processor include the PIP position, size, and transparency. The processor may also utilize a combination of the detected cues to determine important and relatively unimportant portions of the primary display image. The processor may also change combinations of display characteristics of the PIP.

Abstract: A data broadcasting receiver apparatus includes a receiver for receiving image data of the image of an object and size information relating to the object, transmitted through data broadcasting, an input unit for inputting screen information relating to a display screen of a display, a scaling unit for determining a scale factor of the object image based on the screen information input by the input unit and the size information received by the receiver so that the object image is displayed on the display at a predetermined size, and a display control unit for controlling the display to display the object image expanded or contracted at the scale factor determined by the scaling unit.

Abstract: T Systems and methods for providing picture-in-picture, or other multi-picture displays. Some of the systems include two or more video and/or data signals that are coupled to a transmission device. In addition, a selector signal is coupled to the transmission device. The transmission device also includes a video output that, based at least in part on the selector signal, provides a derivative of one of the video and/or data signals at a first compression and bandwidth, and the other video and/or data signal at a second compression and bandwidth. Various of the methods include utilize the systems to transmit two or more video outputs based at least in part on a selector signal.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for video data processing in digital video decoding, such as digital video disk (DVD) decoding, which produces new video data according to main picture data, sub-picture unit (SPU) data, and an aspect ratio. The apparatus includes a sub-picture-unit-decoding and color-determining device, a mixer, a buffer, and an interpolator. The sub-picture-unit-decoding and color-determining device is used for performing sub-picture decoding and color determination on the SPU data, and producing decoded SPU data. The mixer, coupled to the SPU-decoding and color-determining device, is employed to mix the main picture data and the decoded SPU data, and outputting combined video data. The buffer, coupled to the mixer, for storing the combined video data outputted from the mixer.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for displaying viewer reactions to a display object. The display object is divided into a plurality of spatial regions, viewer reactions are collected to an exposure to the display object and correlated with the spatial regions, and the display object is displayed with an aspect of the display of each spatial region being a function of the viewer reactions for the region.

Abstract: The screen layout of a main screen and a subscreen is optimized, depending on the types of images to be displayed on the main screen and the subscreen. A video terminal, capable of displaying a subscreen within a main screen, is equipped with a signal control unit 15 as means for optimizing the main screen/subscreen layout, depending on the types of images to be displayed on the main screen and the subscreen. When the main screen is in a split composite screen mode, the signal control unit 15 allows a subscreen to be displayed on a screen of a television 11, with the subscreen occupying one section of the split composite screen. When the main screen is in a full screen mode, the signal control unit 15 allows a subscreen to be diminished.

Abstract: A display control apparatus includes a display controller for receiving image signals corresponding to a plurality of images, to perform image processing on the image signals, and to synthesize images corresponding to the thus-processed image signals. While the images are displayed in a main picture and a sub-picture, the display controller further displays, adjacently to the sub-picture, a list of a plurality of images.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for implementing picture-in-picture with frame rate conversion includes an input buffer unit, a data synchronizing unit, first through third memories, and a memory control unit. The input buffer unit buffers input data and outputs buffered data as first data and first data enabling signals. The data synchronizing unit synchronizes the first data output with an output clock signal and outputs synchronized data as second data and second data enabling signals. The first memory multiplexes the second data and outputs stored data in response to a first memory enabling signal. The second memory writes and reads data output from the first memory in response to a frame buffer control signal. The third memory outputs stored data as a display signal. The memory control unit controls data flow between the memories and frame rates of the input data.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to displaying full scale images with overlaid similar scaled images and a graphical user device in a display of a client device. The client device receives video streams of the full scale images and scaled images. The video streams are broadcast independent of one another, and a user of the client device may manipulate the format of the images of either or both streams, and/or place the scaled image on any portion of the full scaled image. The graphical user interface is placed so it does not obscure the scaled image. Alternatively a single video stream may be received by the client device. When a single video stream is received, the client device creates two video streams, one stream comprising full scale images and the other stream comprising scaled images. The full scale image is overlaid with the scaled image and the graphical user interface.

Abstract: A device for automatically providing program information to a television display upon detection of an event in the program. The event being a user definable event. The device also provides automatic PIP display of the program having the event and a delay of the event so that it is not missed by the viewer.

Abstract: There is provided a multi-screen synthesis apparatus that can execute display of video data and update of an OSD image without causing a user to feel a visual sense of incongruity, and reduce system costs. Periodic video source data and a periodic OSD image data are written into a unified memory reserved for planes. The video source data and the OSD image data are read from the unified memory, based on a synthesis layout, for simultaneous display on a single display in a synthesized state. Video data to be written into the unified memory is decimated in units of a frame on an input video source-by-input video source basis. The decimation of the data is controlled based on display priority of the video data determined based on a multi-screen display layout.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sub picture control apparatus and method for a TV that can achieve an effective viewing of the sub picture. The apparatus includes a region data extracting section (52) for extracting region data included in a broadcasting signal tuned by a second tuner (43), a second luminance/chrominance (Y/C) separating section (45) for separating a chrominance signal and a luminance signal from the broadcasting signal selected by the second tuner (43), a region extracting section/scaler (46) for extracting a video signal of a region corresponding to a specified region information and performing a picture size adjustment with respect to the extracted video signal, and a control section (53) for controlling a region extracting section/scaler (46) to extract the video signal corresponding to a region information extracted from the region extracting section/scaler (46) and controlling a video processing section (48) to process an output signal of the region extracting section/scaler (46).

Abstract: A television broadcast receiving apparatus which displays one of television programs received by two tuners on a main picture screen and displays the other on a child picture screen, where one of audios of a program of the main picture screen and a program of the child picture screen is selected and outputted, and the state of an audio signal to be outputted is switched according to the audio state of the program of the child picture screen.

Abstract: A display apparatus, and more particularly, a display apparatus capable of indicating a picture-in-picture (PIP) function on a color display tube (CDT) monitor, is provided.