Patent ID: 7526786
Filing Date: 2009-04-28
Classification: G06F,H04L,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method for providing a video image, comprising: receiving a video data stream and an associated data stream corresponding to the video data stream by a computer system; utilizing a command protocol that, at least, specify a coordinate scale, support video screen position and scaling, specify background color, specify background pattern, text placement, font size, font color, icon to be used, icon position, layering of graphic images on screen, height and width of selection region, specify a command to be performed when the selection region is selected, and a color palette to be used, wherein each command is pre-pended with an address and an identifier to specify one or more receivers; and displaying the video image defined by the video data stream on a display device of the computer system and performing an interactive command function specified by the associated data stream, wherein the interactive command function comprises a command that specifies a set of parameters that determines an area on a display surface of the display device for placement of a selection window that corresponds to the video image, wherein the interactive command function further comprises a command that specifies an interactive command that is performed if a user selects the selection window.