Example screenshot of a step of scanning TV frequency bands to find broadcasting stations

Result of the patented procedure: the TV stations found are sorted according to a predetermined order, and the user can change the procedure outcome through suitable buttons

This patented technology may potentially be included in any consumer electronics appliance fitted with a built-in receiver (in technical terms, a “tuner”). This category comprises television sets equipped with any type of screen (CRT, LCD, plasma or back-projection), analog and digital video recorders using tapes or DVDs, personal video recorders, TV cards for PCs, and in general any apparatuses adapted to receive a PAL television signal in accordance with the technical regulations currently in force in Italy and Europe.

This patent is present in every apparatus bearing the acronyms or phrases ATSS (Automatic Tuning and Sorting System), ATS (Automatic Tuning System), ACP (Automatic Channel Programming), AI  (AutoInstallation), AI+ (AutoInstallation Plus), Automatische Sendersortierung, APS (Automatic Programming System), Programmazione automatica dei canali, Autoprogrammazione, Autoprogramming, Auto Channel Preset, and the like.

These acronyms and phrases may appear on the product package, in the user manual, or on any other accessory materials such as brochures, catalogues or technical specifications. Very often, the presence of the patented feature can be ascertained by referring to the user manual.

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