Method and apparatus for rapid access of program guide...

Details Method and apparatus for rapid access of program guide... Method and apparatus for rapid access of program guide...

Filed on

2006-08-29

Date issued

2006-08-29

Examiner

Tran, Hai (Department: 2623)

Patent Class

Interactive video distribution systems

SubClass

Operator interface

SubSubClass

To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal

Other Related Categories

C725S040000, C725S052000, C725S053000

Type

Reexamination Certificate

Status

active

Patent number

07100184

Description

ABSTRACT:
A method for rapidly accessing program guide information is described. The method includes displaying program guide information on a grid showing a channel axis and a time axis, with each program positioned at a location in the grid representing a channel of transmission and a corresponding time of transmission. The method includes the steps of: (a) displaying the program guide information; (b) placing a time selection field on the display; (c) highlighting and activating the time selection field; (d) determining a time index in response to the activating step; (e) calculating a new time of transmission for display based on the time index; and (f) displaying the program guide information at the new time of transmission. The time selection field includes a page field, a day field and a date field. The page field is adapted to provide a six-hour time index, the day field is adapted to provide a 24-hour time index, and the date field is adapted to provide a seven-day time index. The method includes activating the time selection field to index forward in time and backwards in time.

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