Method and apparatus for controlling integrated receiver operation in a communications terminal

A method for controlling a broadcast receiving module on a communications device, comprising:

• receiving a message containing a configuration of the receiving module from a communications link of the communications device;
• retrieving the configuration from the message to form a changed configuration of the receiving module;
• and
• applying the changed configuration to the receiving module to change a state of the receiving module.

A system of providing a broadcast notification service, comprising:

• at least one electronic device comprising:
• a receiving module for receiving a broadcast signal;
• and
• a communications module providing two-way communications;
• a notification node comprising:
• a server module for allowing the selection of a predetermined notification event;
• and
• a communications module to send the notification event to the communication module of the electronic device;
• and
• wherein the electronic device is configured to change a configuration of the receiving module in response to the predetermined notification event.

A system of providing a broadcast notification service, comprising:

• a first and second electronic device, each comprising:
• a receiving module for receiving a broadcast signal;
• and
• a communications module providing two-way communications;
• wherein the first electronic device is configured to:
• retrieve a configuration of the receiving module of the first electronic device in response a user input;
• and
• send a message comprising the configuration from the communications module of the first electronic device;
• and
• wherein the second electronic device is configured to:
• receive the message sent from the first electronic device at the communications module of the second device;
• retrieve the configuration from the message to form a changed configuration;
• and
• apply the changed configuration to change a state of the receiving module of the second electronic device.

An electronic apparatus for communication over a network, comprising:

• a receiving module configured to receive a broadcast signal;
• a memory arranged to store an application program;
• a processor coupled to the memory to execute the application program and coupled to the receiver to change a configuration of the receiving module;
• a user interface arranged to receive a user input;
• and
• wherein the application program is arranged to change a configuration of the receiving module in response to the user input.