Reprogrammable set top terminal that stores programs locally and generates menus

作者: Eric Berkobin , John Hendricks , Alfred Bonner

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关键词: MicroprocessorSignalComputer hardwarePort (computer networking)Terminal (electronics)Display deviceSet (abstract data type)Computer scienceDelivery systemFixed access

摘要: A terminal for a television program delivery system is described. The stores programs locally. includes first input port, located on an external face of the terminal, that receives information, second signal having one or more including video, memory in which stored, microprocessor executes instructions prompt display and means transmitting information to device. may receive reprogramming contains new instructions. be terminal.

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