Guide system and method of operation

Details Guide system and method of operation Guide system and method of operation

2005-08-11

2010-12-07

Salce, Jason P (Department: 2421)

Interactive video distribution systems

Operator interface

To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal

C725S055000, C725S132000, C725S133000, C725S134000, C725S140000, C725S141000, C725S142000, C725S152000, C725S153000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07849483

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for displaying a simplified electronic program schedule guide on a user's television monitor is provided. In one embodiment, the program schedule guide is abbreviated to include only the programs currently available for viewing on a subset of the available channels. In another embodiment, the program guide screen visually distinguishes between programs for the convenience of the viewer.

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