Method and apparatus for performing selectable channel search

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APP PUB NO 20070067803A1
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10578828

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A method for performing a selectable channel search with an apparatus such as a television signal receiver provides users with flexible search options so that they may select only those search options they desire, and thereby save considerable time when performing a channel search. According to an exemplary embodiment, a method for enabling a channel search using a television signal receiver includes steps of enabling display of an on-screen menu, and enabling a user to select a plurality of options for the channel search responsive to the on-screen menu. The plurality of options includes a first option to search at least one of a plurality of inputs to the television signal receiver and a second option to search at least one of a plurality of types of channels.

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THOMSON LICENSING35576 CESSON SÉVIGNÉ CÉDEX

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Forter, Joseph Wayne Zoinsville, IN 2 48
Hawkins, Bret David Brownsburg, IN 11 89
Mears, Mark Gilmore Zionsville, IN 57 561
Tenbarge, James Duanne Fishers, IN 1 5

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