AUTOMATED INPUT IN AN INTERACTIVE TELEVISION SYSTEM

摘要

A method and mechanism for automating user input in an interactive television system. An interactive application is conveyed concurrently with a broadcast programming stream in an interactive television system to a receiver. The interactive application is configured to provide added content to a television viewer upon a request by the viewer. In order to request the display of the available added content, a viewer may provide an indication that the use of a script is desired. Subsequently, a script corresponding to the interactive application is utilized to provide input to the interactive application in lieu of the viewer actively providing the input necessary to display the added content. In addition, a viewer may configure the receiver to indicate default preferences for the use of scripts. The receiver may then utilize a standardized script to provide input to interactive application having added content available for viewing. Further, a corresponding program, interactive application, added content, and script may be received and stored on a mass storage device. Subsequently, the stored material may be retrieved for display and execution.

主权项

1. A method of script usage in an interactive television system comprising:
executing an interactive application corresponding to a program; providing an opportunity for the display of added content, wherein said opportunity is provided by said interactive application; providing input corresponding to said opportunity, wherein said input is provided by said script; and providing said added content in response to detecting said input indicates said added content is to be provided.