The promotional tool for a business to advertise its service. The user-interface for the consumer to access the service. The electronic link to order and deliver the service. The User Interface Card provides a direct link to any Internet service in the home. Many such services are already in place.
Digital television is increasingly a catalyst for broadband home Internet connection.
As a result, an increasing number of networks can support the User Interface Card service. When a card is inserted into the remote control, the front surface of the card is visible through a transparent touch-sensitive panel. The smart card determines the information and service delivered, without any searching or typing of web addresses. The smart cards have user-interface icons printed on the surface. The icons are customised for each different card.