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The present invention is a dual communication mode sysem that combines a point to point communications device with a television receiver and a video tape recorder. The result is a highly versatile and easily operated personal entertainment and communication center. The point to point communication d

The present invention is a dual communication mode sysem that combines a point to point communications device with a television receiver and a video tape recorder. The result is a highly versatile and easily operated personal entertainment and communication center. The point to point communication device included in the personal communication and entertainment center can provide information to: (a) reset the center\s time clock automatically if power to the center is interrupted or if the center clock must be synchronized to an accurate time (b) program the personal entertainment and communication center from a remote location; (c) provide authorization signals to allow the personal entertainment and communication center to descramble coded signals received by the television receiver from a source such as a satellite or cable hookup; and (d) provide personal messages which can be recorded on the video tape recorder and displayed on the television screen.

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A system for visually displaying paging messages comprising: (a) a television monitor; (b) a VCR operatively connected to said television monitor; (c) means operatively connected to said VCR for generating alphanumeric characters for display on said television monitor; and (d) means operatively conn

A system for visually displaying paging messages comprising: (a) a television monitor; (b) a VCR operatively connected to said television monitor; (c) means operatively connected to said VCR for generating alphanumeric characters for display on said television monitor; and (d) means operatively connected to said character generating means for receiving RF signals on a predetermined frequency having information representative of a paging message embedded therein, said RF signals being initiated telephonically by a user at a remote location.