摘要 |
A method of expansion of a television receiver's functionality consistent with certain embodiments involves connecting an accessory device to the television receiver, wherein the accessory device adds functionality to the television receiver; sending a menu legend and an associated function command to the television receiver from the accessory device for display on the television's display; populating a television menu selection with the legend; upon selection of the menu selection populated with the legend, the television receiver sending the function command to the accessory; and at the accessory device, upon receipt of the function command; running an application at the accessory. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.
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