Search machine for use with television program listings is based on a television receiver converting teletext listings into computer compatible format and then transferring them to a computer or stand alone module for searching

摘要

Search machine or browser for television use comprises a television receiver that receives program information via teletext and processes it to convert it into a computer compatible format. The data is transferred to a second module with keyboard and monitor, or the TV screen is used, so that a user can quickly search through listings for the required information. The second module can be a stand-alone hardware module or can be implemented on a PC with appropriate software.