Talking remote control with display

摘要: A remote controller includes a display screen (12) and speaker (14). The receives stores transmitted television program information, preferably including an electronic guide (EPG). Preferably the information is over wireless paging system (Fig. 6) at preferred frequency of about 900 MHz. microcontroller (46) in digital signal processor for sorting storing retrieved information. In response to viewer command input through keypad (15) on controller, selectively retrieves displays least portion controller. changes as channels or scrolls EPG. also has voice message function. When function activated, processes announcement speaker. corresponds currently displayed associated selected