Interactive television system control module for receiving and selecting channels has function display device or function signal to display selected channel.

摘要

A device selects television channels and controls a TV or a picture display appliance with a picture signal. A function display device or function signal displays a selected TV channel, or signals whether a function is ready to execute additional functions, as a channel is selected. Channels can cover incoming e-mail, calls to a chat room, information, games for money and interactive advertising. An Independent claim is also included for a TV supplementary appliance for controlling a TV appliance.