| 摘要 |
There are provided a method and apparatus for controlling transitions among a plurality of electronic program guide (EPG) modes. The method includes the steps of (a) determining whether a predetermined key value for a mode transition is input while any one of the EPG modes is displayed, and (b) whenever the predetermined key value for a mode transition is input in step (a), controlling transitions among the plurality of EPG modes so that the plurality of EPG modes can be sequentially changed from one mode to another in accordance with a predetermined sequential order. Since a plurality of EPG modes can be directly changed from one mode to another through simple key operations and without disabling the currently enabled EPG mode, it is possible to reduce the number of keys on a key input device. Further, usability can be improved since the EPG mode transitions can be achieved through the simple operations of fewer keys. |
