摘要 |
A cable/satellite/Internet-ready television set. The main satellite chassis is incorporated into the television set and is linked to the inputs and outputs on the main television chassis. A cable/satellite/Internet control panel is integrated into the television cabinet and is accessible to the user on the front of the cabinet. The cable/satellite/Internet control panel has a satellite access card slot and control buttons, as well as an infrared signal input fo r a remote control device. The television set comes equipped with a single remote control devic e that will allow the user to select the mode of transmission (radio frequency broadcast, cabl e, satellite, broadband data, etc.) and the channel, as well as control other television functions such as controlling the volume and turning the television set on or off. In several embodiments, a credit/debit card reader is incorporated within the television set either in the cabinet or the remote control device.
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