Method of audio-visual communication using a television and television using the same

Abstract

A method of audio-visual communication using a television and a television using the same are provided, wherein the broadband network and television technologies are used to achieve services of audio-visual communication over a network, such that a user uses the television to conduct audio-visual communications.

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         20 . A method of audio-visual communication using a television, comprising:
 displaying a dial menu on a television;   inputting a phone number of an outgoing call via the dial menu to dial a remote user;   entering a state of waiting for a response from the remote user; and   conducting communications after the remote user gives a response.   
     
     
         21 . The method of audio-visual communication using a television as claimed in  claim 20 , further comprising the following step:
 if the remote user doesn't give a response or hangs up, selecting to re-dial or terminate the dialing operation.