Chat rooms for television

摘要

A processor (22) receives a televised programming signal from a source (30) of televised programming. The processor (22) also receives a signal indicating chat room content from a chat room facility (40). The processor (22) associates a visual representation of the chat room communication with a televised visual image so that the two can be simultaneously displayed on a display device (24). A disclosed example allows for various individuals to communicate using a chat room facility (40) and to simultaneously observe the communications within the chat room while watching televised programming, using a single display device (24).