Inserting data into a timer for a video recording device

摘要

The method involves recording a video program due to a recurring timer and extracting additional information from a video signal. Specified information regarding the program if contained in the additional information is detected. The specified information is associated with current or future instances of the timer and a list of timers is displayed with the specified information. An independent claim is also included for an apparatus to set up a timer in a video recording device.