A method for expiring display portions generated via browser devices

    公开(公告)号:GB2381903A

    公开(公告)日:2003-05-14

    申请号:GB0220112

    申请日:2002-08-30

    Abstract: A method for expiring display portions generated via browser devices comprises storing data relating to displays from internet locations in a memory and upon selection to generate a display from an internet location which differs from the location of a previous display removing from the memory at least some of the data relating to the displays generated from the previous location. A selection of a first location may generate a parent display and a number of child displays and when the user then selects to generate a second location at least the data relating to the child displays which were generated from the first location may be removed from the memory. The generated display may be generated across the entire screen of a television set.

    Separate horizontal and vertical compression for Picture in Picture display

    公开(公告)号:GB2375677A

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-20

    申请号:GB0206106

    申请日:2002-03-15

    Abstract: A method of providing a PIP on a display screen of, or connected to electrical apparatus, such as a broadcast data receiver or set top box. The method includes the steps of horizontally scaling the PIP using hardware 12 provided in the electrical apparatus, transferring the horizontally scaled PIP to memory 10 in the processor of the apparatus, the PIP being vertically scaled in the memory of the processor before being transferred to the graphics plane of the display screen. The method eliminates the need for external memory in the electrical apparatus.

    Mouse control emulation for web browser via television

    公开(公告)号:GB2383510A

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-25

    申请号:GB0126557

    申请日:2001-11-06

    Abstract: An embedded web browser, typically as part of a broadcast data receiver of the type provided for reception of data transmitted from a remote location. In addition to the processing of data for the generation of television programmes and the like, the embedded web browser allows the selection of internet pages which can be displayed on a television screen. The invention provides a conventional remote control device to be used to allow navigation about the displayed internet page on the display screen and also the selection of selectable options. Two forms of navigation can be provided dependent on the location on the display screen, a first which involves the highlighting of portions of the display screen to indicate the particular location on the screen. The second involves the generation on-screen of a cursor, the movement of both being controlled and moved by selective depression of keys on the remote control device, simulating the movement according to the use of a mouse.

    Mouse control emulation for web browser via television

    公开(公告)号:GB2408435A

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-25

    申请号:GB0503576

    申请日:2001-11-06

    Abstract: The invention relates to the provision of an embedded web browser, typically as part of a broadcast data receiver of the type provided for reception of data transmitted from a remote location. In addition to the processing of data for the generation of television programmes and the like, the embedded web browser allows the selection of internet pages which can be displayed on a television screen. The invention provides the facility for a conventional remote control device to be used to allow navigation about the displayed internet page on the display screen and also the selection of selectable options. The remote control device generates signals, which may be from arrow keys, to allow control of an on screen cursor.

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