System and method for processing audio-only programs in a television receiver

An apparatus and a method for processing programs indicated by the associated program description to be audio-only programs, including the following. A respective program description for programs is received. Upon user selection of a program, a determination is made as to whether the selected progra...

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Hauptverfasser: Schneidewend, Daniel Richard, Randall, Darrel Wayne, McLane, Michael Joseph, Brown, Megan Louise, Westlake, Mark Sheridan
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:An apparatus and a method for processing programs indicated by the associated program description to be audio-only programs, including the following. A respective program description for programs is received. Upon user selection of a program, a determination is made as to whether the selected program is an audio-only program. If the selected program is an audio-only program, then preprogrammed on-screen display information is displayed while the selected audio-only program is played to provide additional visual entertainment for users.