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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    公开(公告)号:GB2378629A

    公开(公告)日:2003-02-12

    申请号:GB0214238

    申请日:2002-06-20

    Inventor: SKIRROW PAUL

    Abstract: A display represents the performance of a function of an apparatus, with 0% completion of the function being represented at a first end and 100% completion of the function being represented at a second end of the display. The display is provided with indication means to indicate progress of the function in time to completion. The function is divided into a number of sub-functions, each sub-function being allocated a portion of the display. Each portion of the display represents the completion of the sub-function between 0% and 100%, with the size of the portion of the display defined as the time estimated to be required for completion of the sub-function with respect to the total time required for completion of the whole function.

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