Patent ID: 6182287
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
Apparatus for receiving video program data from a plurality of different multimedia sources and including an on-screen display interface system enabling navigation through user selected favorite multimedia services, comprising:a menu display generator for generating a first menu display of favorite multimedia services comprising an abbreviated list of available services and including a broadcast video service available from a remote broadcast source and a non-broadcast video service available from a local device peripherally connected to said apparatus, whereinsaid first menu display of favorite multimedia services lists at least two of (a) a video channel, (b) an Internet web page, (c) an Email address, and (d) a telephone number;a database associating individual services and corresponding menu items in said favorite services menu with their respective remote and local sources;a selection processor selecting a desired service within said menu of favorite services in response to user input; anda processor for acquiring said selected desired service.