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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2000
Filed:
Dec. 30, 1996
Henry C Yuen, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Daniel S Kwoh, Flintridge, CA (US);
Roy J Mankovitz, Encino, CA (US);
Carl Hindman, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Hing Y Ngai, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (US);
Yee Kong Ng, Tai Po, HK;
Elsie Y Leung, South Pasadena, CA (US);
Index Systems, Inc., Road Town, VG;
Abstract
Operation of a video cassette player is facilitated by providing a VBI decoder which decodes information, such as title, channel, date, time and length of broadcast programs and utilizing the information in providing directory of the programs as well as control of the VCR. The video cassette player is also provided with a VBI encoder for inserting control as well as directory information into the tape, either in the VBI portions of the video track or in the control track.