Patent ID: 6101324
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: H04H,H04L,H04N

Abstract:
A system to provide interactive, automated control of an audio or video program formed from a plurality of signal sources, said control system being responsive to commands from one or more system operators or announcers comprising:touch screen means for displaying information and for receiving input information by way of the location of a touch on said touch screen means;means for generating and displaying on said touch screen means a portion of a scheduled log of program events;means for correlating a program event with a source;means for allowing an operator to select a program event from the log for activation at that time by touching said touch screen means;means for activating the selected event;means for allowing the operator to de-select an active event from the activated status at that time by touching said touch screen means; andmeans for de-activating the de-selected event.