Patent ID: 6434097
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: G11B,H04N

Abstract:
A method for controlling a system for processing stored information on a storage medium, comprising the steps of:(A) playing back information on the storage medium using one of a plurality of repeat modes during a play mode of operation; (B) providing to a user, during the play mode of operation, an opportunity to select a repeat mode from among the plurality of repeat modes responsive to user input; (C) changing to playing back the information on the storage medium using the selected repeat mode during the play mode of operation. 2.The method of claim 1, wherein step (B) comprises the step of generating an on-screen display overlaid onto a video display by the system which allows the user to select one of a plurality of repeat modes while continuing to watch the program playback in a background portion of the video display.3.The method of claim 2, wherein step (C) comprises the step of removing the on-screen display overlaid on the video display.