Peter Lohmann wrote: > > > > Eric Jorgensen wrote: > > > > > > > The data seemed to update a couple times a second, but didn't seem > > > > to be entirely regular. Visually, it resembles a barcode. > > > > > > > > So, I snapped a picture. Anybody know what this is? > > > > > > Good thing you mentioned Arthur, since it made it easier to track down > the > > > likely culprit: > > > > > > http://www.pbs.org/digitaltv/dataNS.html > > > > > > I don't even want to know what they do with the Barney version. > > > > Figures Microsoft would encode data in the viewable area. (Even if > > most folks will never view it) > > FWIW, this is the WebTV for Windows data -- program guide, etc. With > Win98 you can optionally install this if you have a compatible decoder > card (ATI All-in-Wonder, WinTV). Following the link noted above, it indicates that it is used to interact with M$ interactive toys (Barney, Arthur..) Doesn't say anything about webtv. > > -- Peter > > _______________________________________________ > Video4linux-list mailing list > Video4linux-list@xxxxxxxxxx > https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/video4linux-list -- Until later: Geoffrey esoteric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx "Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocre minds. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence." - Albert Einstein
