Ip-Enabled Terminal for Combined Video-Based Entertainment and Communication Services
An IP-enabled terminal for combined video-based entertainment and communication services is provided. Hardware and software components are integrated into one terminal to support video-based communication and entertainment services.
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15 . A IP-enabled terminal that interfaces with a TV, comprising:
a video-based entertainment service component;
a video-based communication service component; and
a shared operating system that allows parallel processing,
wherein the video-based entertainment service component includes a entertainment application,
wherein the video-based communication service includes a communication application, and
wherein the applications run in parallel on the shared operating system.
16 . The terminal as claimed in claim 15 , further comprising a video camera.
17 . The terminal as claimed in claim 15 , further comprising a video camera connection.
18 . The terminal as claimed in claim 15 , further comprising a loudspeaker and a microphone.
19 . The terminal as claimed in claim 15 , further comprising a DSL connector or a cable connector.
20 . The terminal as claimed in claim 15 , further comprising a USB connector.
21 . The terminal as claimed in claim 15 , further comprising an Ethernet connector.
22 . The terminal as claimed in claim 15 , further comprising a keyboard connector.
23 . The terminal as claimed in claim 15 , further comprising an indicator lamp.
24 . The terminal as claimed in claim 15 , further comprising a remote control connection.
25 . The terminal as claimed in claim 15 , further comprising a loudspeaker and a microphone.
26 . The terminal as claimed in claim 25 , further comprising a DSL connector.
27 . The terminal as claimed in claim 26 , further comprising a USB connector.
28 . The terminal as claimed in claim 27 , further comprising a cable connector.
29 . The terminal as claimed in claim 28 , further comprising an Ethernet connector.
30 . The terminal as claimed in claim 29 , further comprising a keyboard connector.
31 . The terminal as claimed in claim 30 , further comprising an indicator lamp.
32 . The terminal as claimed in claim 31 , further comprising a remote control connection.