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Abstract
A system for displaying an program guide (Fig. 1 B), having a plurality of identifiers or icons for identifying plural program, indicating, program status such as recorded (78), not recorded locally (82) and being recorded (80).
Description
DISPLAYING PROGRAM GUIDE RESPONSIVE TO PROGRAM GUIDE DATA
AND PROGRAM RECORDING INDICATORS
Cross Reference to Related Applications and Patents This application is related to co-pending U.S. patent application serial no.
09/652,730 filed on 08/31/200 entitled "ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE SUBSYSTEM FOR
RECEIVING AND PROCESSING ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE INFORMATION
FROM A SET-TOP BOX", the disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention to The present invention relates to digital video recorders. More particularly, the present invention relates to displaying a program guide responsive to Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data and program recording indicators.
Description of the Prior Art FIG. 1A shows a prior art digital video recorder or DVR 2 installed between a set top box or STB 4 (e.g., a tuner for digital cable) and a monitor 6. The STB 4 demodulates a selected channel from a program signal 5 and provides an audio and video (A/V) signal 7 to the DVR 2. The DVR 2 may record the A/V signal 7 for playback at a later time, or pass the A/V signal 7 through to the monitor 6 as A/V signal 9. The DVR 2 further comprises a modem for receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data over a telephone line 8. The user operates a remote control 10 to direct the DVR 2 to display the EPG data on the monitor 6 in a DVR graphical user interface (GUI). The user can peruse the EPG data in. the DVR GUI to select various programs to view and/or record.
The EPG data typically includes the title and broadcast times for the scheduled broadcast programs on each channel for a span of days, e.g., the next two weeks. In addition, the EPG data may include other information of potential interest to a user, such as the program genre, cast and director, brief synopsis, etc.. The DVR menu includes a "program guide" comprising a grid for displaying the title of each program being broadcast for each channel with respect to the time of day. The user may select a program to record directly from the program guide similar to selecting a program to record from a TV
guide. However, prior art DVRs do not enhance the program guide with respect to the programs recorded by the DVR or the programs scheduled for recording.
There is, therefore, a need to enhance a program guide with respect to programs recorded by a DVR and programs scheduled for recording.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention rr~ay be regarded as a video component for displaying a program guide on a monitor. The video component comprises an interface for receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data, and a component controller for generating the program guide in response to the EPG data. The program guide comprises a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not recorded locally. The program guide further comprises at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program has been recorded locally. The video controller for displaying the program guide on the monitor.
In one embodiment, the video component further comprises a local memory for storing the recorded programs. In another embodiment, the interface receives the EPG data over a communication channel. In yet another embodiment, the video component communicates with a set top box (STB), and the interface receives the EPG data from the 2o STB. In still another embodiment, the video component communicates with a digital video recorder (DVR), and the recording indicator is generated using information received from the DVR.
The present invention may also be regarded as a video component for displaying a program guide on a monitor. The video component comprises an interface for receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data, and a component controller for generating the program guide in response to the EPG data. The program guide comprises a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not scheduled for recording locally. The program guide fixrther comprises at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program is scheduled for recording locally. The video controller for displaying the program guide on the monitor.
The present invention may also be regarded as a computer program embodied on a computer readable storage medium for use in a video component for displaying a program guide on a monitor. The computer program comprises code segments for receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data and for generating the program guide in response to the EPG data.
The program guide comprises a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not recorded locally. The program guide 1o further comprises at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program has been recorded locally. The computer program further comprises a code segment for displaying the program guide on the monitor.
The present invention may also be regarded as a computer program embodied on a computer readable storage medium for use in a video component for displaying a program guide on a monitor. The computer program comprises code segments for receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data and for generating the program guide in response to the EPG data.
The program guide comprises a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not scheduled for recording locally. The program guide further comprises at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program is scheduled for recording locally. The computer program further comprises a code segment for displaying the program guide on the monitor.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1A shows a prior art DVR for use with a STB and a monitor, wherein the user interacts only with the DVR GUI which replaces the STB GUI.
FIG. 1B shows a video component according to an embodiment of the present invention for displaying a program guide on a monitor, the program guide comprising recording indicators indicating the programs that have been recorded, being recorded, and scheduled for recording.
FIGS. 2A and 2B show an embodiment of the present invention wherein a DVR
communicates with the STB to coordinate whether the monitor displays the STB
GUI or the DVR GUI.
FIG. 2C shows a DVR according to an embodiment of the present invention as comprising suitable circuitry for displaying the A/V signal received from the STB (including the STB GUI), or the A/V signal generated internally (including the DVR GUI).
FIG. 2D shows an embodiment of the present invention wherein the DVR receives electronic program guide (EPG) data over a dedicated communication channel.
to FIG. 3A shows an embodiment of the present invention wherein a STB receives commands from a remote control and forwards the commands to the DVR when the DVR
GUI is displayed on the monitor.
FIG. 3B shows an embodiment of the present invention wherein a DVR receives commands from a remote control and forwards the commands to the STB when the STB GUI
is displayed on the monitor.
FIG. 4A is a state diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention wherein the DVR and STB cooperate to enable user interaction with both the STB menu and the DVR
menu.
FIG. 4B is a state diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention wherein the STB transmits a channel-change event to the DVR whenever the user controls the STB
directly to change the tuned channel.
FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the present invention wherein a DVR comprises an A/V file system for storing A/V data.
FIG. 6 is a flow diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention wherein the STB receives a list of programs recorded as well as programs scheduled for recording from the DVR and uses the program lists to display EPG data in the STB GUI.
FIG. 7A shows an example STB GUI according to an embodiment of the present invention comprising a program guide having indicators of the programs recorded by the DVR as well as programs scheduled for recording by the DVR.
FIG. 7B shows an example DVR GUI according to an embodiment of the present invention comprising options for manipulating the DVR and an option for displaying the STB
GUI.
FIG. 8 shows an example STB GUI according to an embodiment of the present invention comprising an option for displaying the DVR GUI.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
FIG. 1B shows a video component 11 for displaying a program guide on a monitor 14.
The video component 11 comprises an interface 13 for receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data, and a component controller 15. The component controller 15 for generating the program guide in response to the EPG data. The program guide comprises a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not recorded locally, and at least one recording indicator 78 associated with one of the programs indicating that the program has been recorded locally. The component controller 15 for displaying the program guide on the monitor 14.
In one embodiment, the program guide comprises a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not scheduled for recording locally, and at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program is scheduled for recording locally. In another embodiment, the video component 11 further comprises a local memory for storing the recorded programs (e.g., a digital video recorder (DVR)). In another embodiment, the interface 13 receives the EPG data over a communication channel, such as a telephone line. In yet another embodiment, the video component 11 communicates with a set top box (STB), and the interface 13 receives the EPG data from the STB. In still another embodiment, the video component (e.g., a STB) communicates with a DVR, and the recording indicator 78 is generated using information received from the DVR.
AND PROGRAM RECORDING INDICATORS
Cross Reference to Related Applications and Patents This application is related to co-pending U.S. patent application serial no.
09/652,730 filed on 08/31/200 entitled "ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE SUBSYSTEM FOR
RECEIVING AND PROCESSING ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE INFORMATION
FROM A SET-TOP BOX", the disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention to The present invention relates to digital video recorders. More particularly, the present invention relates to displaying a program guide responsive to Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data and program recording indicators.
Description of the Prior Art FIG. 1A shows a prior art digital video recorder or DVR 2 installed between a set top box or STB 4 (e.g., a tuner for digital cable) and a monitor 6. The STB 4 demodulates a selected channel from a program signal 5 and provides an audio and video (A/V) signal 7 to the DVR 2. The DVR 2 may record the A/V signal 7 for playback at a later time, or pass the A/V signal 7 through to the monitor 6 as A/V signal 9. The DVR 2 further comprises a modem for receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data over a telephone line 8. The user operates a remote control 10 to direct the DVR 2 to display the EPG data on the monitor 6 in a DVR graphical user interface (GUI). The user can peruse the EPG data in. the DVR GUI to select various programs to view and/or record.
The EPG data typically includes the title and broadcast times for the scheduled broadcast programs on each channel for a span of days, e.g., the next two weeks. In addition, the EPG data may include other information of potential interest to a user, such as the program genre, cast and director, brief synopsis, etc.. The DVR menu includes a "program guide" comprising a grid for displaying the title of each program being broadcast for each channel with respect to the time of day. The user may select a program to record directly from the program guide similar to selecting a program to record from a TV
guide. However, prior art DVRs do not enhance the program guide with respect to the programs recorded by the DVR or the programs scheduled for recording.
There is, therefore, a need to enhance a program guide with respect to programs recorded by a DVR and programs scheduled for recording.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention rr~ay be regarded as a video component for displaying a program guide on a monitor. The video component comprises an interface for receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data, and a component controller for generating the program guide in response to the EPG data. The program guide comprises a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not recorded locally. The program guide further comprises at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program has been recorded locally. The video controller for displaying the program guide on the monitor.
In one embodiment, the video component further comprises a local memory for storing the recorded programs. In another embodiment, the interface receives the EPG data over a communication channel. In yet another embodiment, the video component communicates with a set top box (STB), and the interface receives the EPG data from the 2o STB. In still another embodiment, the video component communicates with a digital video recorder (DVR), and the recording indicator is generated using information received from the DVR.
The present invention may also be regarded as a video component for displaying a program guide on a monitor. The video component comprises an interface for receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data, and a component controller for generating the program guide in response to the EPG data. The program guide comprises a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not scheduled for recording locally. The program guide fixrther comprises at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program is scheduled for recording locally. The video controller for displaying the program guide on the monitor.
The present invention may also be regarded as a computer program embodied on a computer readable storage medium for use in a video component for displaying a program guide on a monitor. The computer program comprises code segments for receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data and for generating the program guide in response to the EPG data.
The program guide comprises a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not recorded locally. The program guide 1o further comprises at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program has been recorded locally. The computer program further comprises a code segment for displaying the program guide on the monitor.
The present invention may also be regarded as a computer program embodied on a computer readable storage medium for use in a video component for displaying a program guide on a monitor. The computer program comprises code segments for receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data and for generating the program guide in response to the EPG data.
The program guide comprises a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not scheduled for recording locally. The program guide further comprises at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program is scheduled for recording locally. The computer program further comprises a code segment for displaying the program guide on the monitor.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1A shows a prior art DVR for use with a STB and a monitor, wherein the user interacts only with the DVR GUI which replaces the STB GUI.
FIG. 1B shows a video component according to an embodiment of the present invention for displaying a program guide on a monitor, the program guide comprising recording indicators indicating the programs that have been recorded, being recorded, and scheduled for recording.
FIGS. 2A and 2B show an embodiment of the present invention wherein a DVR
communicates with the STB to coordinate whether the monitor displays the STB
GUI or the DVR GUI.
FIG. 2C shows a DVR according to an embodiment of the present invention as comprising suitable circuitry for displaying the A/V signal received from the STB (including the STB GUI), or the A/V signal generated internally (including the DVR GUI).
FIG. 2D shows an embodiment of the present invention wherein the DVR receives electronic program guide (EPG) data over a dedicated communication channel.
to FIG. 3A shows an embodiment of the present invention wherein a STB receives commands from a remote control and forwards the commands to the DVR when the DVR
GUI is displayed on the monitor.
FIG. 3B shows an embodiment of the present invention wherein a DVR receives commands from a remote control and forwards the commands to the STB when the STB GUI
is displayed on the monitor.
FIG. 4A is a state diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention wherein the DVR and STB cooperate to enable user interaction with both the STB menu and the DVR
menu.
FIG. 4B is a state diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention wherein the STB transmits a channel-change event to the DVR whenever the user controls the STB
directly to change the tuned channel.
FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the present invention wherein a DVR comprises an A/V file system for storing A/V data.
FIG. 6 is a flow diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention wherein the STB receives a list of programs recorded as well as programs scheduled for recording from the DVR and uses the program lists to display EPG data in the STB GUI.
FIG. 7A shows an example STB GUI according to an embodiment of the present invention comprising a program guide having indicators of the programs recorded by the DVR as well as programs scheduled for recording by the DVR.
FIG. 7B shows an example DVR GUI according to an embodiment of the present invention comprising options for manipulating the DVR and an option for displaying the STB
GUI.
FIG. 8 shows an example STB GUI according to an embodiment of the present invention comprising an option for displaying the DVR GUI.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
FIG. 1B shows a video component 11 for displaying a program guide on a monitor 14.
The video component 11 comprises an interface 13 for receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data, and a component controller 15. The component controller 15 for generating the program guide in response to the EPG data. The program guide comprises a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not recorded locally, and at least one recording indicator 78 associated with one of the programs indicating that the program has been recorded locally. The component controller 15 for displaying the program guide on the monitor 14.
In one embodiment, the program guide comprises a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not scheduled for recording locally, and at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program is scheduled for recording locally. In another embodiment, the video component 11 further comprises a local memory for storing the recorded programs (e.g., a digital video recorder (DVR)). In another embodiment, the interface 13 receives the EPG data over a communication channel, such as a telephone line. In yet another embodiment, the video component 11 communicates with a set top box (STB), and the interface 13 receives the EPG data from the STB. In still another embodiment, the video component (e.g., a STB) communicates with a DVR, and the recording indicator 78 is generated using information received from the DVR.
FIGs. 2A and 2B show a digital video recorder (DVR) 12 for use with a monitor and a set top box (STB) 16 according to another embodiment of the present invention. The STB 16 for demodulating program data from a program signal 18 received over a cormnunication channel and for generating a STB graphical user interface (GUI) 20. The STB further comprises a DVR interface 34. The DVR 12 comprises a local memory 22 for storing the program data received from the STB 16, a STB interface 24 for communicating with the STB 16 over the DVR interface 34, and a DVR controller 26. The DVR
controller 26 for generating a DVR GUI 28 (FIG. 2B), and in response to user input, communicating with the STB 16 to coordinate whether the monitor 14 displays the STB GUI 20 (FIG. 2A) or the DVR GUI 28 (FIG. 2B).
In the embodiment of FIGs. 2A and 2B, the STB 16 comprises a tuner 30 for demodulating the program data from the program signal 18, and a STB controller 32 for generating the STB GUI 20 and for communicating with the DVR 12 to coordinate whether the STB GUI 20 or the DVR GUI 28 is displayed on the monitor 14.
The STB 16 may be a cable set top box for receiving cable signals, a satellite set top box for receiving satellite signals, or any other similar device for receiving the program signal 18 carrying the modulated program data. The program signal 18 may be modulated at any suitable frequency, such as radio or optical frequencies, using any suitable modulation algorithm, such as quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM). The program signal 18 may be 2o demodulated in continuous time wherein the modulated program data is transmitted in analog form, or alternatively, in discrete-time wherein the modulated program data is transmitted in digital form. Further, any suitable compression algorithm may be employed to transmit the modulated program data, such as MPEG encoding.
In one embodiment, the DVR interface 24 and STB interface 34 implement a serial communication protocol, such as the Universal Serial Bus (LTSB) communication protocol.
However, the interfaces may implement any suitable digital communication protocol, such as the 1394 communication protocol.
controller 26 for generating a DVR GUI 28 (FIG. 2B), and in response to user input, communicating with the STB 16 to coordinate whether the monitor 14 displays the STB GUI 20 (FIG. 2A) or the DVR GUI 28 (FIG. 2B).
In the embodiment of FIGs. 2A and 2B, the STB 16 comprises a tuner 30 for demodulating the program data from the program signal 18, and a STB controller 32 for generating the STB GUI 20 and for communicating with the DVR 12 to coordinate whether the STB GUI 20 or the DVR GUI 28 is displayed on the monitor 14.
The STB 16 may be a cable set top box for receiving cable signals, a satellite set top box for receiving satellite signals, or any other similar device for receiving the program signal 18 carrying the modulated program data. The program signal 18 may be modulated at any suitable frequency, such as radio or optical frequencies, using any suitable modulation algorithm, such as quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM). The program signal 18 may be 2o demodulated in continuous time wherein the modulated program data is transmitted in analog form, or alternatively, in discrete-time wherein the modulated program data is transmitted in digital form. Further, any suitable compression algorithm may be employed to transmit the modulated program data, such as MPEG encoding.
In one embodiment, the DVR interface 24 and STB interface 34 implement a serial communication protocol, such as the Universal Serial Bus (LTSB) communication protocol.
However, the interfaces may implement any suitable digital communication protocol, such as the 1394 communication protocol.
In the embodiment of FIGS. 2A and 2B, the program data is communicated from the STB 16 to the DVR 12 as separate audio and video (A/V) signals 35 which may be analog or digital. In one embodiment, the A/V signal 35 is communicated via a dedicated interface using a separate communication channel, and in an alternative embodiment the A/V signal 35 is communicated via the STB interface 34 and DVR interface 24 over a common communication channel, such as a 1394 communication channel, as indicated by the dashed line 36 in FIGS. 2A and 2B.
The local memory 22 of the DVR 12 stores the program data (A/V signal 35) in digital form, and in one embodiment, in a compressed form such as MPEG. In one embodiment, the 1o DVR 12 receives the A/V signal 35 in uncompressed form (analog or digital) and comprises suitable circuitry for performing the desired compression before storing the program data in the local memory 22 in compressed form. In an alternative embodiment, the DVR
12 receives the program data in compressed form for storing directly to the local storage 22. In the embodiment of FIGs. 2A and 2B, the DVR 12 further comprises suitable circuitry for decompressing the program data into an internal A/V signal supplied to the monitor 14 during play back.
FIG. 2C shows details of suitable circuitry implemented by the DVR 12 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The A/V signal 35 received from the STB 16 is encoded by encoder 21 (e.g., according to the well known MPEG format). The encoded program data 23 may be stored by the local storage 22 for playback at a later time. A
multiplexer 25 selects between the real-time encoded program data 23 or program data 27 stored by the local memory 22, and the selected program data is decoded by decoder 29. The DVR controller 26 comprises an on-screen display module (OSD) 31 for generating the DVR
GUI 28 in a layered manner, including an A/V layer comprising the decoded A/V
signal 33 output by decoder 29. An adder 41 adds the decoded A/V signal 33 with the GUI
data output by the OSD 31 to generate an A/V signal 43 representing the DVR GUI 28. A
multiplexer 45 selects between the A/V signal 35 received from the STB 16, the decoded A/V
signal 33 output by decoder 29, and the A/V signal 43 representing the DVR GUI 28. The multiplexer 45 outputs the A/V signal 37 supplied to the monitor 14. When the user selects the A/V
signal 35 from the STB for display on the monitor 14 (including the STB GUI
20), the multiplexer 45 selects the A/V signal 35 received from the STB 16. When the user selects the DVR GUI 28 for display on the monitor 14, the multiplexer 45 selects the AlV
signal 43 representing the DVR GUI 28. When the user selects recorded program data for display on the monitor 14, the multiplexer selects the decoded A/V signal 33 output by the decoder 29.
The DVR 12 may continue to record the A/V signal 35 received from STB 16 independent of the user's selection as to which A/V signal is displayed on the monitor 14.
This enables to various trick-play features, such as pausing a real-time program.
In one embodiment the STB 16 transmits a control signal to the DVR 12 requesting "focus" of the monitor 14 when the user selects the STB GUI 20 be displayed.
In this manner the DVR 12 will select the A/V signal 35 from the STB 16 for display on the monitor 14 rather than the A/V signal 33 or 43 generated internally by the DVR 12.
In the embodiment of FIGS. 2A and 2B, the STB 16 receives Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data 38 for use in rendering at least one of the STB GUI 20 and the DVR GUI
28. The EPG data 38 is digital data that may be sent to the STB 16 over a dedicated channel (e.g., over a telephone or cable modem, Ethernet, or other network channel) or over the same channel as the program signal 18 carrying the modulated program data. In one embodiment 2o the EPG data 38 is communicated to the DVR 12 over the STB interface 34 and DVR
interface 24. The DVR 12 uses the EPG data to render the DVR GUI as described in greater detail in the above referenced patent application entitled "ELECTRONIC PROGRAM
GUIDE SUBSYSTEM FOR RECEIVING AND PROCESSING ELECTRONIC PROGRAM
GUIDE INFORMATION FROM A SET-TOP BOX". In an alternative embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2D, the DVR 12 comprises suitable circuitry for receiving the EPG data over a dedicated communication channel 49 (e.g., over a telephone or cable modem, Ethernet, or other network channel).
FIG. 3A shows an embodiment of the present invention wherein the STB 16 receives a command representing the user input from a remote control 40 (e.g., via an infrared interface).
When the STB GUI 20 is displayed on the monitor 14, the STB 16 processes the command received from the remote control 40, and when the DVR GUI 28 is displayed on the monitor 14, the STB 16 communicates the command received from the remote control 40 to the DVR
12 . In an alternative embodiment shown in FIG. 3B, the DVR 12 receives a command representing the user input from a remote control 40. When the DVR GUI 28 is displayed on the monitor 14, the DVR 12 processes the command received from the remote control 40, and when the STB GUI 20 is displayed on the monitor 14, the DVR 12 communicates the to command received from the remote control 40 to the STB 16.
FIG. 4A is a state diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention wherein the DVR and STB cooperate to enable user interaction with both the STB GUI and the DVR
GUI. When the system is initialized (powered on), the initial state 42 transmits a command to the DVR 12 to configure the DVR 12 so that the A/V signal 35 from the STB 16 is displayed on the monitor 14. The system then enters state 44 indicating that the STB 16 has focus of the monitor 14. At state 46 the system waits for user input (e.g., from the remote control 40).
When user input is received, the system enters state 48 to evaluate the system mode. If the STB 16 currently has focus of the motitor 14, then at state 50 the user input is evaluated to determine whether the user has selected the option to display the DVR GUI. If not, the STB
16 processes the user input at state 52 to perform the appropriate STB
function (e.g., change the tuned channel).
If at state 50 the user input indicates the user desires the DVR GUI to be displayed, then a command is sent to the DVR 12 so that the A/V signal generated internal to the DVR
12 (including the DVR GUI) is displayed on the monitor 14. That is, focus of the monitor 14 is transferred to the DVR 12 at state 54.
If at state 48 the DVR 12 has focus of the monitor 14, then the user input is communicated from the STB 16 to the DVR 12 for processing. At state 56 the user input is evaluated to determine whether the user has selected the option to display the STB GUI. If not, the DVR 12 processes the user input at state 5~ to perform the appropriate DVR function.
The system then returns to state 46 to wait for more user input.
If at state 56 the user input indicates the user has selected the option to display the STB GUI, then the DVR 12 is configured to display the A/V signal 35 from the STB 16 and a command is communicated to the STB 16 to display the STB GUI. The system then enters state 44 indicating that the STB 16 has focus of the moiutor 14.
FIG. 4B is a state diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention wherein the STB 16 transmits a channel-change event to the DVR 12 whenever the user controls the l0 STB 16 directly to change the tuned channel. The state diagram of FIG. 4B
is essentially the same as the state diagram of FIG. 4A with an additional state 60 which transmits the channel-change event from the STB 16 to the DVR 12 in connection with the STB 16 changing the tuned channel. In one embodiment, the channel-change event is transmitted to the DVR 12 before the STB 16 actually changes the tuned channel. In this manner, the DVR
12 caai warn the user that changing the tuned channel will affect the operation of the DVR
12, allowing the user to abort the operation if desired. In this embodiment, the DVR 12 transmits a control signal to the STB 16 authorizing the STB 16 to change the tuned channel (or abort the operation).
In one embodiment, the DVR 12 comprises a plurality of program identifiers.
The 2o DVR 12 communicates to the STB 16 the plurality of program identifiers independent of when the STB 16 demodulates the program data identified by the plurality of program identifiers. The STB 16 is responsive to the plurality of program identifiers to modify at least one selected operation of the STB 16. In one embodiment, the plurality of program identifiers identify respective programs scheduled for recording by the DVR 12. In another embodiment, the plurality of program identifiers identify respective programs already recorded by the DVR
12. In one embodiment, the STB 16 uses the plurality of program identifiers to display the STB GUI, and in one embodiment, to display the EPG data. In another embodiment, the STB
to 16 uses the plurality of program identifiers to demodulate the program data identified by the program identifiers.
FIG. 5 shows an embodiment wherein a DVR 51 comprises an A/V file system 53 for storing the A/V data. The STB 16 retrieves the plurality of program identifiers from the DVR
51 by accessing the A/V file system 53.
In another embodiment, the DVR 12 receives from the STB 16 information identifying a program selected by the user from the STB GUI. The DVR 12 modifies the plurality of program indicators in response to the program selected by the user from the STB GUI.
FIG. 6 is a flow diagram illustrating the aforementioned embodiments. At step 62 the to system waits until the user selects the option to display the STB GUI. At step 64 the STB 16 receives EPG data from a communication channel (e.g., over the same channel as the modulated program data or over a dedicated communication chasmel). At step 66 the STB 16 receives from the DVR 12 the plurality of program identifiers. At step 68 the STB 16 renders the STB GUI using the EPG data and the plurality of program identifiers received from the DVR 12, and at step 70 the STB GUI is displayed on the monitor 14. If at step 72 the user selects a program to record from the STB GUI, then at step 74 the EPG data identifying the selected program is transmitted to the DVR 12 and the DVR 12 updates the plurality of program identifiers so that the selected program will be recorded. Control then loops bacle to step 66 so that the STB GUI is updated to reflect the user's selection to record the program.
2o The procedure exits when at step 76 the user elects to exit the STB GUI.
FIG. 7A shows a program guide displayed as part of a STB GUI according to an embodiment of the present invention. The program guide comprises a plurality of program identifiers for identifying programs broadcast on respective channels relative to the time of day (information derived from the EPG data). In addition, the program guide comprises recording indicators for identifying programs that have been recorded and programs scheduled for recording by the DVR 12. In one embodiment, the recording indicators are derived from the program identifiers received from the DVR 12. Displaying the program guide together with the recording indicators is not limited to the STB GUI; the program guide may be rendered by any suitable video component capable of processing EPG data, such as the DVR
12 or the monitor 14.
In the example of FIG. 7A, the time of day is 9:15pm. The program "Jack and June"
has been recorded as indicated by the icon 78 comprising two filled circles.
The program "Sports in Review" is currently being recorded as indicated by the icon 80 comprising a filled circle and an empty circle. The program "GO Fast" is scheduled for recording starting at 9:30pm as indicated by the icon 82 comprising two empty circles. This modification enhances the program guide by providing the user with program recording information to together with the program guide information. Otherwise the user must exit the program guide and display another menu (e.g., a DVR menu) to view the program recording information which is inconvenient.
FIG. 7B shows an example DVR GUI according to an embodiment of the present invention. The DVR GUI comprises an advertisement 84 and five user selectable options.
The "What's on TV" option 86 displays a menu of programs currently being broadcast together with the prerecorded programs in a user preferred format. The "My Recordings"
option 88 displays a menu of recorded shows together with EPG data such as the actors, director, and brief synopsis of each program. The "Program Guide" option 90 returns the user to the STB GUI (e.g., the STB GUI of FIG. 7A). The "Select Programs to Record"
option 92 displays a menu that enables the user to search for programs to record. For example, the user may search for all "comedy" programs wherein the DVR GUI will display a list of all comedies broadcast over the available channels (as determined from the EPG
data). The "Setup" option 94 displays a menu allowing the user to configure the DVR 12 (e.g., display movies in wide-screen or standard format).
FIG. 8 shows a STB GUI according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the STB GUI comprises an option 96 for displaying the DVR
GUI (e.g., the DVR GUI of FIG. 7B). In one embodiment, selecting the option 96 from the STB GUI is the only way to access the DVR GUI. In this manner, the user must go through the STB GUI to reach the DVR GUI ensuring that the content of the STB GUI
(including advertising content) is always displayed to the user.
In another embodiment, the remote control 40 (FIG. 3A or 3B) for generating the user input comprises a first button for selecting the STB GUI to be displayed on the monitor 14 and a second button for selecting the DVR GUI to be displayed on the monitor 14. This embodiment allows the user to quickly switch between the two GUIs by selecting the appropriate buttons on the remote control 40. Referring again to FIG. 3A, when the user presses the button to display the STB GUI, the STB 16 communicates a command to the DVR
l0 12 requesting focus of the monitor 14 so that the DVR will display the A/V
signal 35 generated by the STB 16, including the embedded STB GUI. When the user presses the button to display the DVR GUI, the STB 16 commmucates a command to the DVR 12 directing it to take focus of the monitor 14 by displaying its internal A/V
signal (e.g., A/V
signal 43 of FIG. 2C), including the embedded DVR GUI.
In one embodiment, the video component 11 of FIG. 1B executes a computer program embodied on a computer readable storage medium (e.g., a semiconductor memory not shown). The computer program comprises code segments for receiving Electroiuc Program Guide (EPG) data, and for generating the program guide in response to the EPG
data. The program guide comprises a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not recorded locally, and at least one recording indicator 7~ associated with one of the programs indicating that the program has been recorded locally. The program guide further comprises a code segment for displaying the program guide on the monitor 14. In another embodiment, the program guide comprises a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not scheduled for recording locally, and at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program is scheduled for recording locally.
The local memory 22 of the DVR 12 stores the program data (A/V signal 35) in digital form, and in one embodiment, in a compressed form such as MPEG. In one embodiment, the 1o DVR 12 receives the A/V signal 35 in uncompressed form (analog or digital) and comprises suitable circuitry for performing the desired compression before storing the program data in the local memory 22 in compressed form. In an alternative embodiment, the DVR
12 receives the program data in compressed form for storing directly to the local storage 22. In the embodiment of FIGs. 2A and 2B, the DVR 12 further comprises suitable circuitry for decompressing the program data into an internal A/V signal supplied to the monitor 14 during play back.
FIG. 2C shows details of suitable circuitry implemented by the DVR 12 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The A/V signal 35 received from the STB 16 is encoded by encoder 21 (e.g., according to the well known MPEG format). The encoded program data 23 may be stored by the local storage 22 for playback at a later time. A
multiplexer 25 selects between the real-time encoded program data 23 or program data 27 stored by the local memory 22, and the selected program data is decoded by decoder 29. The DVR controller 26 comprises an on-screen display module (OSD) 31 for generating the DVR
GUI 28 in a layered manner, including an A/V layer comprising the decoded A/V
signal 33 output by decoder 29. An adder 41 adds the decoded A/V signal 33 with the GUI
data output by the OSD 31 to generate an A/V signal 43 representing the DVR GUI 28. A
multiplexer 45 selects between the A/V signal 35 received from the STB 16, the decoded A/V
signal 33 output by decoder 29, and the A/V signal 43 representing the DVR GUI 28. The multiplexer 45 outputs the A/V signal 37 supplied to the monitor 14. When the user selects the A/V
signal 35 from the STB for display on the monitor 14 (including the STB GUI
20), the multiplexer 45 selects the A/V signal 35 received from the STB 16. When the user selects the DVR GUI 28 for display on the monitor 14, the multiplexer 45 selects the AlV
signal 43 representing the DVR GUI 28. When the user selects recorded program data for display on the monitor 14, the multiplexer selects the decoded A/V signal 33 output by the decoder 29.
The DVR 12 may continue to record the A/V signal 35 received from STB 16 independent of the user's selection as to which A/V signal is displayed on the monitor 14.
This enables to various trick-play features, such as pausing a real-time program.
In one embodiment the STB 16 transmits a control signal to the DVR 12 requesting "focus" of the monitor 14 when the user selects the STB GUI 20 be displayed.
In this manner the DVR 12 will select the A/V signal 35 from the STB 16 for display on the monitor 14 rather than the A/V signal 33 or 43 generated internally by the DVR 12.
In the embodiment of FIGS. 2A and 2B, the STB 16 receives Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data 38 for use in rendering at least one of the STB GUI 20 and the DVR GUI
28. The EPG data 38 is digital data that may be sent to the STB 16 over a dedicated channel (e.g., over a telephone or cable modem, Ethernet, or other network channel) or over the same channel as the program signal 18 carrying the modulated program data. In one embodiment 2o the EPG data 38 is communicated to the DVR 12 over the STB interface 34 and DVR
interface 24. The DVR 12 uses the EPG data to render the DVR GUI as described in greater detail in the above referenced patent application entitled "ELECTRONIC PROGRAM
GUIDE SUBSYSTEM FOR RECEIVING AND PROCESSING ELECTRONIC PROGRAM
GUIDE INFORMATION FROM A SET-TOP BOX". In an alternative embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2D, the DVR 12 comprises suitable circuitry for receiving the EPG data over a dedicated communication channel 49 (e.g., over a telephone or cable modem, Ethernet, or other network channel).
FIG. 3A shows an embodiment of the present invention wherein the STB 16 receives a command representing the user input from a remote control 40 (e.g., via an infrared interface).
When the STB GUI 20 is displayed on the monitor 14, the STB 16 processes the command received from the remote control 40, and when the DVR GUI 28 is displayed on the monitor 14, the STB 16 communicates the command received from the remote control 40 to the DVR
12 . In an alternative embodiment shown in FIG. 3B, the DVR 12 receives a command representing the user input from a remote control 40. When the DVR GUI 28 is displayed on the monitor 14, the DVR 12 processes the command received from the remote control 40, and when the STB GUI 20 is displayed on the monitor 14, the DVR 12 communicates the to command received from the remote control 40 to the STB 16.
FIG. 4A is a state diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention wherein the DVR and STB cooperate to enable user interaction with both the STB GUI and the DVR
GUI. When the system is initialized (powered on), the initial state 42 transmits a command to the DVR 12 to configure the DVR 12 so that the A/V signal 35 from the STB 16 is displayed on the monitor 14. The system then enters state 44 indicating that the STB 16 has focus of the monitor 14. At state 46 the system waits for user input (e.g., from the remote control 40).
When user input is received, the system enters state 48 to evaluate the system mode. If the STB 16 currently has focus of the motitor 14, then at state 50 the user input is evaluated to determine whether the user has selected the option to display the DVR GUI. If not, the STB
16 processes the user input at state 52 to perform the appropriate STB
function (e.g., change the tuned channel).
If at state 50 the user input indicates the user desires the DVR GUI to be displayed, then a command is sent to the DVR 12 so that the A/V signal generated internal to the DVR
12 (including the DVR GUI) is displayed on the monitor 14. That is, focus of the monitor 14 is transferred to the DVR 12 at state 54.
If at state 48 the DVR 12 has focus of the monitor 14, then the user input is communicated from the STB 16 to the DVR 12 for processing. At state 56 the user input is evaluated to determine whether the user has selected the option to display the STB GUI. If not, the DVR 12 processes the user input at state 5~ to perform the appropriate DVR function.
The system then returns to state 46 to wait for more user input.
If at state 56 the user input indicates the user has selected the option to display the STB GUI, then the DVR 12 is configured to display the A/V signal 35 from the STB 16 and a command is communicated to the STB 16 to display the STB GUI. The system then enters state 44 indicating that the STB 16 has focus of the moiutor 14.
FIG. 4B is a state diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention wherein the STB 16 transmits a channel-change event to the DVR 12 whenever the user controls the l0 STB 16 directly to change the tuned channel. The state diagram of FIG. 4B
is essentially the same as the state diagram of FIG. 4A with an additional state 60 which transmits the channel-change event from the STB 16 to the DVR 12 in connection with the STB 16 changing the tuned channel. In one embodiment, the channel-change event is transmitted to the DVR 12 before the STB 16 actually changes the tuned channel. In this manner, the DVR
12 caai warn the user that changing the tuned channel will affect the operation of the DVR
12, allowing the user to abort the operation if desired. In this embodiment, the DVR 12 transmits a control signal to the STB 16 authorizing the STB 16 to change the tuned channel (or abort the operation).
In one embodiment, the DVR 12 comprises a plurality of program identifiers.
The 2o DVR 12 communicates to the STB 16 the plurality of program identifiers independent of when the STB 16 demodulates the program data identified by the plurality of program identifiers. The STB 16 is responsive to the plurality of program identifiers to modify at least one selected operation of the STB 16. In one embodiment, the plurality of program identifiers identify respective programs scheduled for recording by the DVR 12. In another embodiment, the plurality of program identifiers identify respective programs already recorded by the DVR
12. In one embodiment, the STB 16 uses the plurality of program identifiers to display the STB GUI, and in one embodiment, to display the EPG data. In another embodiment, the STB
to 16 uses the plurality of program identifiers to demodulate the program data identified by the program identifiers.
FIG. 5 shows an embodiment wherein a DVR 51 comprises an A/V file system 53 for storing the A/V data. The STB 16 retrieves the plurality of program identifiers from the DVR
51 by accessing the A/V file system 53.
In another embodiment, the DVR 12 receives from the STB 16 information identifying a program selected by the user from the STB GUI. The DVR 12 modifies the plurality of program indicators in response to the program selected by the user from the STB GUI.
FIG. 6 is a flow diagram illustrating the aforementioned embodiments. At step 62 the to system waits until the user selects the option to display the STB GUI. At step 64 the STB 16 receives EPG data from a communication channel (e.g., over the same channel as the modulated program data or over a dedicated communication chasmel). At step 66 the STB 16 receives from the DVR 12 the plurality of program identifiers. At step 68 the STB 16 renders the STB GUI using the EPG data and the plurality of program identifiers received from the DVR 12, and at step 70 the STB GUI is displayed on the monitor 14. If at step 72 the user selects a program to record from the STB GUI, then at step 74 the EPG data identifying the selected program is transmitted to the DVR 12 and the DVR 12 updates the plurality of program identifiers so that the selected program will be recorded. Control then loops bacle to step 66 so that the STB GUI is updated to reflect the user's selection to record the program.
2o The procedure exits when at step 76 the user elects to exit the STB GUI.
FIG. 7A shows a program guide displayed as part of a STB GUI according to an embodiment of the present invention. The program guide comprises a plurality of program identifiers for identifying programs broadcast on respective channels relative to the time of day (information derived from the EPG data). In addition, the program guide comprises recording indicators for identifying programs that have been recorded and programs scheduled for recording by the DVR 12. In one embodiment, the recording indicators are derived from the program identifiers received from the DVR 12. Displaying the program guide together with the recording indicators is not limited to the STB GUI; the program guide may be rendered by any suitable video component capable of processing EPG data, such as the DVR
12 or the monitor 14.
In the example of FIG. 7A, the time of day is 9:15pm. The program "Jack and June"
has been recorded as indicated by the icon 78 comprising two filled circles.
The program "Sports in Review" is currently being recorded as indicated by the icon 80 comprising a filled circle and an empty circle. The program "GO Fast" is scheduled for recording starting at 9:30pm as indicated by the icon 82 comprising two empty circles. This modification enhances the program guide by providing the user with program recording information to together with the program guide information. Otherwise the user must exit the program guide and display another menu (e.g., a DVR menu) to view the program recording information which is inconvenient.
FIG. 7B shows an example DVR GUI according to an embodiment of the present invention. The DVR GUI comprises an advertisement 84 and five user selectable options.
The "What's on TV" option 86 displays a menu of programs currently being broadcast together with the prerecorded programs in a user preferred format. The "My Recordings"
option 88 displays a menu of recorded shows together with EPG data such as the actors, director, and brief synopsis of each program. The "Program Guide" option 90 returns the user to the STB GUI (e.g., the STB GUI of FIG. 7A). The "Select Programs to Record"
option 92 displays a menu that enables the user to search for programs to record. For example, the user may search for all "comedy" programs wherein the DVR GUI will display a list of all comedies broadcast over the available channels (as determined from the EPG
data). The "Setup" option 94 displays a menu allowing the user to configure the DVR 12 (e.g., display movies in wide-screen or standard format).
FIG. 8 shows a STB GUI according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the STB GUI comprises an option 96 for displaying the DVR
GUI (e.g., the DVR GUI of FIG. 7B). In one embodiment, selecting the option 96 from the STB GUI is the only way to access the DVR GUI. In this manner, the user must go through the STB GUI to reach the DVR GUI ensuring that the content of the STB GUI
(including advertising content) is always displayed to the user.
In another embodiment, the remote control 40 (FIG. 3A or 3B) for generating the user input comprises a first button for selecting the STB GUI to be displayed on the monitor 14 and a second button for selecting the DVR GUI to be displayed on the monitor 14. This embodiment allows the user to quickly switch between the two GUIs by selecting the appropriate buttons on the remote control 40. Referring again to FIG. 3A, when the user presses the button to display the STB GUI, the STB 16 communicates a command to the DVR
l0 12 requesting focus of the monitor 14 so that the DVR will display the A/V
signal 35 generated by the STB 16, including the embedded STB GUI. When the user presses the button to display the DVR GUI, the STB 16 commmucates a command to the DVR 12 directing it to take focus of the monitor 14 by displaying its internal A/V
signal (e.g., A/V
signal 43 of FIG. 2C), including the embedded DVR GUI.
In one embodiment, the video component 11 of FIG. 1B executes a computer program embodied on a computer readable storage medium (e.g., a semiconductor memory not shown). The computer program comprises code segments for receiving Electroiuc Program Guide (EPG) data, and for generating the program guide in response to the EPG
data. The program guide comprises a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not recorded locally, and at least one recording indicator 7~ associated with one of the programs indicating that the program has been recorded locally. The program guide further comprises a code segment for displaying the program guide on the monitor 14. In another embodiment, the program guide comprises a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not scheduled for recording locally, and at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program is scheduled for recording locally.
Claims (14)
1. A video component for displaying a program guide on a monitor, the video component comprising:
(a) an interface for receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data; and (b) a component controller for:
generating the program guide in response to the EPG data, the program guide comprising:
a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not recorded locally; and at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program has been recorded locally; and displaying the program guide on the monitor.
(a) an interface for receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data; and (b) a component controller for:
generating the program guide in response to the EPG data, the program guide comprising:
a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not recorded locally; and at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program has been recorded locally; and displaying the program guide on the monitor.
2. The video component as recited in claim 1, further comprising a local memory for storing the recorded programs.
3. The video component as recited in claim 1, wherein the interface receives the EPG
data over a communication channel.
data over a communication channel.
4. The video component as recited in claim 3, wherein the communication channel comprises a telephone line.
5. The video component as recited in claim 1, wherein the video component communicates with a set top box (STB), and the interface receives the EPG data from the STB.
6. The video component as recited in claim 1, wherein the video component communicates with a digital video recorder (DVR), and the recording indicator is generated using information received from the DVR.
7. A video component for displaying a program guide on a monitor, the video component comprising:
(a) an interface for receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data; and (b) a component controller for:
generating the program guide in response to the EPG data, the program guide comprising:
a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not scheduled for recording locally; and at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program is scheduled for recording locally; and displaying the program guide on the monitor.
(a) an interface for receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data; and (b) a component controller for:
generating the program guide in response to the EPG data, the program guide comprising:
a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not scheduled for recording locally; and at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program is scheduled for recording locally; and displaying the program guide on the monitor.
8. The video component as recited in claim 7, further comprising a local memory for storing the programs scheduled for recording.
9. The video component as recited in claim 7, wherein the interface receives the EPG
data over a communication channel.
data over a communication channel.
10. The video component as recited in claim 9, wherein the communication channel comprises a telephone line.
11. The video component as recited in claim 7, wherein the video component communicates with a set top box (STB), and the interface receives the EPG data from the STB.
12. The video component as recited in claim 7, wherein the video component communicates with a digital video recorder (DVR), and the recording indicator is generated using information received from the DVR.
13. A computer program embodied on a computer readable storage medium for use in a video component for displaying a program guide on a monitor, the computer program comprising code segments for:
(a) receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data; and (b) generating the program guide in response to the EPG data, the program guide comprising:
a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not recorded locally; and at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program has been recorded locally; and (c) displaying the program guide on the monitor.
(a) receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data; and (b) generating the program guide in response to the EPG data, the program guide comprising:
a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not recorded locally; and at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program has been recorded locally; and (c) displaying the program guide on the monitor.
14. A computer program embodied on a computer readable storage medium for use in a video component for displaying a program guide on a monitor, the computer program comprising code segments for:
(a) receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data; and (b) generating the program guide in response to the EPG data, the program guide comprising:
a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not scheduled for recording locally; and at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program is scheduled for recording locally; and (c) displaying the program guide on the monitor.
(a) receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data; and (b) generating the program guide in response to the EPG data, the program guide comprising:
a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not scheduled for recording locally; and at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program is scheduled for recording locally; and (c) displaying the program guide on the monitor.
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