Patent ID: 6259440
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
An electronic convergence device comprising:an apparatus operable in a personal computer mode of operation and in a TV mode of operation;a display device coupled to said apparatus operable to receive and display output of said personal computer mode of operation and to receive and display output of said TV mode of operation, said output device for at least alternatively outputting said output of said personal computer mode of operation and said output of said TV mode of operation wherein output of said TV mode of operation can be displayed in a format resembling that of a conventional TV receiver full screen display;said convergence device selectively operable and controllable by at least one user input device in said personal computer mode of operation and in said TV mode of operation; andsaid convergence device further operable under control of operating system software for execution of user selectable computer programs and to provide a graphical user interface for selection of functions in said PC mode of operation.