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- the present invention relates to the field of television and, more particularly, to the automatic display of information regarding a next or future program on a currently tuned television channel.
- Television programming information is typically provided along with a television program signal. This information may be assembled by the television into a program guide. Television programming information may alternatively be provided through program guide data provided on one or more of the television channel signals either as a single guide or separate pieces thereof.
- the program guide is displayable on the television in response to user actuation of a command button or key, typically on a remote control of the television. Also, when a channel change is effected, program information for the channel being tuned is also typically displayed for a given amount of time. After the given amount of time, however, display of the program information ceases.
- the same or additional program information may again be displayed but only upon user actuation of a command button.
- Program information is thus provided automatically only when changing channels and only for the current program.
- the user When a user wants to know the television programs that are available for the various television channels, the user must consult the program guide by actuation of a command button. The user must actively initiate a command to ascertain even the program coming up next on the same television channel.
- a command key e.g. the INFO key
- a method and apparatus for display of next or future program information for a television channel when tuned to the television channel.
- Display of next or future program information is automatic when such program information is pushed to the program receiving apparatus.
- the method and apparatus acquires or receives program information for a currently tuned television channel, the program information may or may not be automatically displayed during and/or after tuning of the particular television channel.
- Acquired or received program information for a television program to be shown next or later on the currently tuned television channel is automatically displayed on the currently tuned channel. In this manner, a viewer is provided with information regarding a next or future television program on the television channel currently being watched without active intervention by the viewer.
- the television apparatus automatically updates the display of program information according to the information included in the newly received program guide.
- the television apparatus detects that a current television program is going to end within a particular time period, the television apparatus automatically acquires and displays program information for a next or future television program on the currently tuned television channel.
- the invention is a method for displaying information of a next or future program by a television apparatus. The method includes the steps of: (a) receiving, by the television apparatus, program information; (b) determining, by
- the television apparatus a next or future program of a currently tuned television channel from the received program information in response to receiving the program information; and (c) displaying information of the determined next or future program from the program information.
- the invention is a television apparatus.
- the television apparatus includes storage configured for storing program information for television programs, and a controller configured for displaying program information of a next or future television program of a currently tuned television channel in response to the television apparatus receiving an update of the stored program information.
- the invention is a television apparatus.
- the television apparatus includes means for storing program information for a plurality of television programs, and means for controlling display of program information of a next or future television program of a currently tuned television channel in response to the television apparatus receiving an update of the stored program information.
- FIG. 1 shows a simplified block diagram of an exemplary television signal system operable to carry out the principles of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 shows a simplified block diagram of an exemplary television apparatus of the television signal system of FIG. 1 operable to carry out the principles of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 provides a depiction of a portion of an exemplary program guide.
- FIG. 4 shows a digital video and auxiliary data processing apparatus suitable for processing incoming digital video and auxiliary data for automatic display of next television program information for a television channel currently being viewed.
- FIG. 5 shows a block diagram of a specific implementation of a digital satellite system suitable for processing digital video and auxiliary data processing apparatus suitable for processing the incoming digital video and auxiliary data for automatic display of next program information for a television channel currently being viewed.
- FIG. 6 is an illustrative flow chart depicting an exemplary manner of operation of a television apparatus in accordance with the present principles, particularly relating to the display of television program information for a currently tuned television channel.
- FIG. 7 is an illustrative flow chart depicting an exemplary manner relating to how a television apparatus displays program information for a next program on a television channel during current viewing of the television channel in accordance with the principles of the invention.
- Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views.
- the drawings represent embodiments of the invention, the drawings are not necessarily to scale and certain features may be exaggerated in order to better illustrate and explain the invention.
- the exemplifications set out herein illustrate various embodiments of the invention, but such exemplifications are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention in any manner.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary television system 3 incorporating and/or operable according to the principles of the subject invention.
- the television system 3 represents the many physical embodiments of the present invention.
- the television system 3 includes a television signal processing apparatus, television signal receiver or the like 5 and a display 7 that is operable in accordance with the principles of the subject invention.
- the principles of the subject invention may be embodied as or in the system 3 or as or in the television apparatus 5.
- the system 3 may be embodied as a television (represented by the apparatus 5 and the display 7 in dashed outline), as a television apparatus 5 such as a set top box, satellite box, or the like.
- a television apparatus 5 such as a set top box, satellite box, or the like.
- the display 7 is depicted showing a Current Program of a currently tuned television channel i.e. channel 113.
- the display 7 is also depicted as presenting or displaying next program information in the form of a program banner 9.
- the program banner 9 or other manner of providing next program information in accordance with the principles of the subject invention provides information regarding next program data for the currently tuned television channel to use viewer automatically.
- the program banner 9 is shown providing the title of the program next up (i.e. Gunsmoke), the start time of the next program (i.e. 5:00 pm) and the running time of the next television program (i.e. sixty minutes).
- Other and/or more or less program information may be automatically provided in the display 9.
- An exemplary television apparatus or television signal receiver 1100 operable in the manner according to the principles of the present invention is depicted in FIG. 2.
- FIG. 2 depicts an exemplary television signal receiving apparatus or system suitable for processing television program signals and/or for performing in accordance with the principles espoused herein.
- the television apparatus 1100 shown in FIG. 2 is particularly capable of processing digital television signals (e.g. ATSC television signals), but may be capable of processing both digital television signals and analog television signals (e.g. NTSC television signals).
- the television system 1100 has one or more television signal inputs represented by RF_TN and VTDEO_IN. Each one of the one or more inputs is operable to receive television signals.
- the input format is as known in the art.
- a television apparatus such as a television made by Thomson Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana, is operable to receive guide data from Gemstar® or PSIP (Program and System Information Protocol) tables on ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) streams.
- ATSC is a high definition television standards body.
- PSTP data is used in the following discussion, but something similar could be accomplished with data from Gemstar®.
- PSTP EIT Event Information Tables
- the television apparatus may display the new guide information (or next program data) to the user automatically. By automatically displaying this information, the user is no longer required to manually bring up the channel banner or guide to ascertain the next program.
- a television apparatus in accordance with the present principles, can detect that a current program is about to end in a predetermined time and pop the program information such as a channel banner with program title of a next program.
- the apparatus 1100 of FIG. 2 has a first input 1101 for receiving television signal RFJLN at RF frequencies and a second input 1102 for receiving baseband television signal VIDEO IN.
- Signal RF_IN may be supplied from a source such as an antenna, cable system, satellite system or the like, while signal VTDEO IN may be supplied, for example, by a video recorder (VCR).
- VCR video recorder
- the television apparatus 1100 may alternatively not have a VIDEO IN 1102 but may include more than one RF_IN 1101.
- the apparatus 1100 may have other type of signal inputs as necessary and/or known in the art.
- a tuner 1105 and LF processor 1130 operate in a conventional manner for tuning and demodulating a particular digital or analog television signal that is included in the incoming RF_TN.
- IF (intermediate frequency) processor 1130 produces baseband video signal VIDEO representing the video program portion of the tuned television signal.
- IF processor 1130 also produces a baseband audio signal that is coupled to an audio processing section (not shown in FIG. 2) for further audio processing.
- the television apparatus 1100 could include a second tuner and IF processor similar to units 1105 and 1130 for producing a second baseband video signal from either signal RF_T or from a second RF signal source.
- the system shown in FIG. 2 also includes a main microprocessor or processor (mP or ⁇ P) 1110 for controlling components of the television apparatus 1100 such as the tuner 1105, picture-in-picture processing unit 1140, video signal processor 1155 and satellite (e.g. StarSight®) data processing module 1160 (other satellite data processing module or other television signal source data processing module).
- mP or ⁇ P main microprocessor or processor
- microprocessor represents various devices including, but not limited to, microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, controllers, digital signal processors/controllers and the like.
- Microprocessor 1110 controls the system by sending and receiving both commands and data via serial data bus I 2 C BUS that utilizes the well-known I 2 C serial data bus protocol.
- central processing unit (CPU) 1112 of the ⁇ P 1110 executes control programs contained within memory, such as EEPROM 1127 shown in FIG. 2 for operation of the television apparatus 1100 both as is typical for a television apparatus and/or particularly with respect to the principles of the subject invention, such as in response to commands provided by a user, e.g. via TR remote control 1125 and TJR.
- EEPROM 1127 implements the operations described herein and/or as depicted in the figures.
- the received program information can be saved in the EEPROM 1127 or other non- volatile memories (not shown).
- CPU 1112 controls functions included with in ⁇ P 1110 bus 1119 within the ⁇ P 1110.
- CPU 1112 controls auxiliary data processor 1115 and on-screen display (OSD) processor 1117.
- Auxiliary data processor 1115 extracts auxiliary data such as StarSight® data from video signal PIPV.
- Auxiliary data processor 1115 also extracts or obtains auxiliary data including program/programming, program/programming guide or electronic program guide (EPG) information from ATSC (American Television Systems Committee) PSTP (Program and System Information Protocol) data of one or more incoming ATSC television signals.
- Auxiliary data processor 1115 may also extract or obtains auxiliary data including program/programming, program/programming guide or electronic program guide (EPG) information from NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) VBI (vertical blanking interval) data of one or more incoming NTSC television signals.
- EPG data The various types, forms and/or formats of program/programming, program/programming guide or electronic program guide information or data is herein collectively termed EPG data.
- a particular television channel may carry program or programming data specific only to programs for the particular channel or the particular channel and any of its sub-channels.
- a particular television channel may carry program or programming data for programs with respect to a plurality of television channels or television channels and their sub-channels.
- the present invention utilizes the receipt of updated EPG data (e.g. an updated EPG) to trigger display of program data or information regarding a next program for the currently tuned television channel (television channel being viewed).
- the present invention provides automatic display of next program information for a currently tuned channel from EPG data within a predetermined time period before the end of the current program.
- the present invention may utilize any one or type of EPG information/data in order to provide an on-screen display of at least some program information for a next program of a currently tuned or viewed television channel.
- EPG is an interactive, on-screen display feature that displays information analogous to TV listings found in local newspapers or other print media.
- an EPG also includes information necessary for collating and decoding programs.
- An EPG provides information about each program with the time frames cover by the EPG which typically ranges from the next hour up to several days.
- the information contained in the EPG includes programming characteristics such as channel number, program title, start time, end time, elapsed time, time remaining, rating (if available), topic, theme and a brief description of the program's content.
- EPGs are usually arranged in a two-dimensional table or grid format with time information on one axis and channel information on the other axis.
- An example of a program guide is shown in FIG. 3.
- an OSD processor/generator is responsible for generating a program guide such as the exemplary program guide 500 depicted in FIG. 3 typically under control of an advanced RISC (reduced instruction set computer) processor such as is , known in the art.
- the program guide 500 (reflecting received program guide data) shows a program schedule in a time-and- channel format.
- One dimension (e.g. horizontal) of the guide shows the time information while the other dimension (e.g. vertical) of the guide shows the channel information.
- the time information is conveyed to the user by having a time line 501 on the top portion of the guide and is demarked by half-hour intervals or increments.
- the channel information is conveyed to the user by channel numbers 510-516 and corresponding channel station names 520-526. Any one or more of the program guide data as depicted in the guide 500 may be used for display when the automatic next program data display is triggered or activated.
- EPGs allow viewers to select any channel at any time during some period into the future, e.g. up to seven days forward. Further EPG features include the ability to highlight individual cells of the grid containing program information.
- OSD processor 1117 operates in a conventional manner to produce R, G and B video signals that when provided on the display will produce a displayed image representing on-screen next program display data/information in accordance with the present principles.
- OSD processor 1117 also produces a control signal that is intended to control a fast switch for inserting signals in to the system's video output signal at times when an on-screen display is to be displayed. For example, when updated program guide information or program data is received for a currently tuned channel, either by active acquisition or by passive receipt thereof, CPU 1112 enables processor 1117. In response the processor 1117 produces signals representing the next program guide data information just extracted and stored in memory.
- Video signal processor (VSP) 1155 performs conventional video signal processing functions, such as luma and chroma processing. Output signals from VSP 1155 are suitable for coupling to a display device 7 for producing the image. VSP also include a fast switch for coupling signals produced the OSD processor 1117 to the output video signal path at times when graphics and/or text is to be included in the displayed image. The fast switch is controlled by control signal FSW which is generated by OSD processor 1117 in main microprocessor 1110 at times when text and/or graphics are to be displayed.
- the input signal for VSP 1155 is signal PTPV that is output by picture-in- picture (PIP) processor 1140.
- PTPV picture-in- picture
- PIP processor 1140 provides PIP in a conventional manner using features included in unit 1140 such as a video switch, analog-to-digital converter (ADC), RAM and digital-to-analog converter (DAC).
- FIG. 4 shows another example of an electronic device capable of receiving television signals including auxiliary data such as program data and utilizing the auxiliary data to effect display of current and/or next program information for a tuned television channel in accordance with the principles of the subject invention.
- the exemplary system shown in FIG. 4 is an MPEG compatible system for receiving MPEG encoded transport streams representing broadcast (over- the-air, satellite and/or cable) programs.
- the term 'program' is used to represent any form of packetized data.
- Data port 75 provides an interface for communication of the compresses data from system 25 to other devices such as a computer of High Definition Television (HDTV) receiver, for example.
- a carrier modulated with video and auxiliary data received by antenna 10 (or other source/input for the processing apparatus) is converted to digital form and processed by input processor 15.
- Processor 15 includes radio frequency (RF) tuner and intermediate frequency (IF) mixer and amplification stages for down-converting the input video signal to a lower frequency band suitable for further processing as necessary.
- the resultant digital output signal is demodulated by demodulator 20 and decoded by decoder 30.
- the output from decoder 30 is further processed by transport system 25.
- Multiplexer (mux) 37 of service detector 33 is provided, via selector 35, with either the output from decoder 30, or the decoder 30 output further processed by a descrambling unit 40 such as a smart card system.
- the data provided to mux 37 from selector 35 is in the form of an MPEG compliant packetized transport datastream as defined in MPEG systems standard section 2.4 and includes program/program guide data and the data content of one or more program channels.
- the individual packets that comprise particular program channels are identified by Packet Identifiers (PIDs).
- the transport stream contains Program Specific Information (PSI) for use in identifying the PIDs and assembling individual data packets to recover the content of all the program channels that comprise the packetized datastream.
- PSI Program Specific Information
- the received program guide data can be saved in a storage medium 105 via a storage interface 95 and a storage device 90.
- Transport system 25 under the control of the system controller 115, receives, acquires and collates program guide information from the input transport stream, storage device 90 or an internet service provider via the communication interface unit 116. This data may be stored for comparison by or with acquired or received new or next program guide data.
- the individual packets that comprise either particular program channel content or Program Guide Information are identified by their Packet Identifiers (PIDs) contained within header information.
- PIDs Packet Identifiers
- the program data may include one of more data fields such as title, star, rating, etc. related to a program.
- the user interface incorporated in the video receiver shown in FIG. 4 enables a user to activate various features by selecting a desired feature from an on-screen display (OSD) menu.
- the OSD menu includes the ability for the user to disable and enable the automatic display of next program information.
- the OSD menu may also allow user selection of various options with respect to such display of next program information.
- Data representing information displayed in the OSD menu and the OSD next program information/next program information display is generated by system controller 115 in response to stored on-screen display (OSD) information representing text/graphics, stored program guide information, and/or program guide and text/graphics information received via the input signal as described herein and in accordance with exemplary control programs to be shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 and to be discussed below.
- the software control programs may be stored, for example, in embedded memory (not shown) of system controller 115.
- Units 45 and 47 employ PUD detection filters that match the PIDs of incoming packets provided by mux 37 with PID values pre-loaded in control registers within units 45 and 47 by controller 115.
- the pre-loaded PIDs are used in units 45 and 47 to identify the data packets that are to be stored and the data packets that are to be decoded for use in providing a video image.
- the pre-loaded PIDs are store in look-up table in units 45 and 47.
- the packets provided by units 45 and 47 to unit 50 are encrypted using an encryption technique such as the Data Encryption Standard (DES) defined in Federal Information Standards (FTPS) Publications.
- Unit 50 decrypts the encrypted packets using corresponding encryption keys provided by units 45 and 47 by applying decryption techniques appropriate for the selected encryption algorithm.
- Unit 60 contains four packet buffers accessible by controller 115.
- One of the buffers is assigned to hold data destined for use by controller 115 and the other three buffers are assigned to hold packets that are destined for use by application devices 75, 80 and 85. Access to the packets stored in the four buffers within unit 60 by both controller 115 and by application interface 70 is controlled by buffer control unit 65.
- the non- encrypted and decrypted packets provided by units 45 and 50 by decoder 55 contain a transport header as defined in MPEG systems standards. Decoder 55 determines from the transport header whether the non-encrypted and decrypted packets contain an adaptation field (per the MPEG systems standard).
- Application control unit 70 sequentially retrieves the audio, video caption and other data from the designated buffers in buffer 60, which may provide the data to corresponding application devices 75, 80 and 85.
- the PSI packets are directed to this buffer by unit 65 via units 45, 50 and 55 in a similar manner to that described for packets containing program content.
- Controller 115 reads the PSI from unit 60 and stores it in internal memory.
- FIG. 5 is a specific implementation of an electronic device generally shown in FIG. 2.
- FIG. 5 represents a satellite receiver set-top box, designed and manufactured by Thomson Consumer Electronics, of Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, for receiving DirecTVTM satellite service provided by Hughes Electronics.
- the set-top box has a tuner 301 that receives and tunes applicable satellite RF signals from a satellite antenna 317. The tuned signals are outputted to a link module 302 for further processing.
- Link module 302 is responsible for further processing of the tuned signals I_out and Q__out from tuner 301, including filtering and conditioning of the signals, and conversion of the signals into a digital output signal, DATA.
- the link module 302 is implemented as an integrated circuit (IC).
- the digital output, DATA, from the link module 302 consists of a compliant packetized data stream recognized and processable by the transport unit 303.
- the datastream includes program guide data/information and the data content or one or more program channels of the satellite broadcast service from DirecTVTM.
- Program guide data contains information relating to the type of program.
- the function of the transport unit 303 is the same as the transport system 25 of FIG. 4.
- the transport unit 303 processes the packetized data stream according to the Packet Identifiers (PID) contained in the header information.
- PID Packet Identifiers
- the processed data stream is then formatted into MPEG compatible, compressed audio and video packets and coupled to a MPEG decoder 304 for further processing.
- the transport unit 303 is controlled by an Advanced RISC Microprocessor (ARM) 315 which is a RISC based microprocessor.
- ARM processor 315 executes control software residing in ROM 308 using DRAM 319 for storing intermediate results generated during control software execution.
- Exemplary components of the software may be, for example, control programs shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 for processing and/or using program guide data and displaying OSD information relative to next program data in accordance with the present principles.
- the transport unit 303 is typically implemented as an integrated circuit.
- a preferred embodiment is an IC manufactured by SGS-Thomson Microelectronics.
- the MPEG compatible, compressed audio and video packets from the transport unit 303 are delivered to an MPEG decoder 304.
- the MPEG decoder decodes the compressed MPEG datastream from the transport unit 303.
- the decoder 304 then outputs the applicable audio stream which can be further processed by the audio digital-to-analog converter (DAC) 305 to convert the digital audio data into analog sound.
- the decoder 304 also outputs application digital video data which represents image pixel information to a NTSC encoder 306.
- the NTSC encoder 306 then further processes this video data into NTSC compatible analog video signal so that video images may be displayed on a regular NTSC television screen.
- the MPEG decoder also provides the decoded program data.
- the MPEG decoder may be implemented as an integrated circuit.
- One exemplary embodiment may be an MPEG decoder IC manufactured by SGS-Thomson Microelectronics.
- Included in the MPEG processor 34 is an OSD processor 320.
- the OSD processor 320 reads data from SDRAM 316 which contains stored OSD information. OSD information corresponds to bitmap OSD graphics/text images.
- FIG. 6 shows an exemplary control program in flow chart form, generally designated 400, which may be executed by either the CPU 1112 of FIG. 2, the controller 115 of FIG. 4, or the ARM microprocessor 315 of FIG. 5 to implement the features according to the present invention.
- the program/flow chart 400 begins at block 402 wherein the television apparatus is tuned to a television channel.
- program data or information is obtained for a current program provided on the particular tuned television channel.
- the program data may be provided in the television signal for the television channel or may be provided in another television channel signal.
- program information for the currently tuned television channel may be displayed as provided in block 406. This is typically accomplished automatically. Moreover, such information is typically displayed for only a particular time period.
- updated program information for programs on the currently tuned television channel is received.
- the television apparatus determines a next program on the currently tuned television channel. The receipt of updated program information may be either automatic (i.e.
- next program information for a next television program on the currently tuned television channel is displayed. Display of the next program information is provided for a default period of time, or for a user-selectable period of time via an on-screen menu. Other options such as how long before the end of a current program should the next program information start tO' be displayed, whether or not it should be displayed at all (enable/disable), and otherwise.
- FIG. 7 shows another exemplary control program in flow chart form, generally designated 600, which may be executed by either the CPU 1112 of FIG.
- the program/flow chart 600 provides a specific manner of implementation of the principles of the subject invention, particularly with respect to television signals for television programs/channels in the ATSC format.
- the program/flow chart 600 begins at block 602 wherein a user tunes to a program being provided on the program receiver.
- PSTP data for the current program (including EITs) is acquired.
- the PSIP data is used to provide current program information display and to determine whether updated program information has been received. As indicated in FIG.
- updated program information or an updated program guide is sent to the television apparatus from the broadcaster. This is un-requested by the television apparatus.
- un-requested updated program information/guide data has not been received.
- block 608 is executed.
- new PSTP data is acquired. The time period may be selectable by the user via an on-screen menu.
- a channel/program banner containing new or next program information is then displayed.
- un-requested updated program information guide data has been automatically received by the television apparatus.
- step 612 updated guide information is pushed to the television apparatus by the broadcaster.
- the television apparatus determines, in block 614, whether the program banner is currently being displayed (up). If the banner is currently being displayed (YES) then in block 616, the banner information currently being displayed is updated to reflect next program information for the particular television' channel. If, in block 614, the banner is not currently being displayed (NO) then program flow proceeds to block 610 as described above. While this' invention has been described as having a preferred design, the present invention can be further modified within the spirit and scope of this disclosure. This application is therefore intended to cover any variations, uses, of adaptations of the invention using its general principles. Further, this application is intended to cover such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which this invention pertains and that fall within the limits of the appended claims.
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