Patent ID: 8467830
Filing Date: 2013-06-18
Classification: H04H,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method of processing plural broadcasts in a terminal, the method comprising: detecting, by the terminal, whether a subscriber identity module (SIM) card is installed in the terminal, wherein the SIM card is set with a default function, the default function for receiving only a default broadcast provided by a default broadcast provider, the default broadcast including one or more free or paid broadcast channels; upon detecting that the SIM card is installed, displaying, by the terminal, a setting window for selecting one of the default function and another function for receiving another broadcast; if the default function is selected, if the another function is selected, detecting, via a search by the terminal, at least one broadcast provided by at least one broadcast provider in a current area of the terminal; wherein the free broadcast channel list includes a channel name of the free broadcast channel.