Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-16
2011-08-16
Kelley, Christopher (Department: 2424)
Interactive video distribution systems
Operator interface
To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
C725S043000, C725S045000, C725S061000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08001568
ABSTRACT:
In a content distribution system, in which broadcast content is distributed and provided to a television viewer, a method and apparatus for providing a compact guide display of a plurality of television show or program recommendations, optionally with descriptions, which are available and selectable for viewing by a viewer without interrupting the presently-viewed content.
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Hosea Devin
Thurston Nathaniel
Banner & Witcoff , Ltd.
Comcast IP Holdings I, LLC
Kelley Christopher
Newlin Timothy R
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