Interactive video distribution systems – Video distribution system with upstream communication – Receiver
Reexamination Certificate
1998-09-22
2009-08-04
Kelley, Christopher (Department: 2424)
Interactive video distribution systems
Video distribution system with upstream communication
Receiver
C725S134000, C725S140000, C725S152000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07571457
ABSTRACT:
A novel advanced set top terminal having electronic mail capable of digital decompression, menu generation, interactivity, and other advanced functional capabilities for use in a television program delivery system (200) is described. The invention relates to methods and apparatus for upgrading existing set top terminals (220) to provide electronic mail capability and advanced functional capabilities. The invention is particularly useful in television program delivery systems (200) providing (i) menu driven program selection through the addition of an upgrade module (300) or menu generation card and (ii) advanced functional capabilities using a set of hardware upgrades (e.g.,130) and/or an expansion card. Specifically, the invention is an upgradeable system that supports electronic mail through the use of internal software, hardware upgrades, an upgrade module and/or expansion cards.The upgraded hardware generally includes a microprocessor, various input/output ports (e.g.,308), processing circuitry (e.g.,108) and memory (e.g.,116). The invention results in an upgraded set top terminal having electronic mail that supports: menu generation; interactive services; message services; and on-line databases, among other features and capabilities.
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patent:
Berkobin Eric C.
Bonner Alfred E.
Hendricks John S.
Wunderlich Richard E.
Brown Reuben M
Cox Communications, Inc.
Kelley Christopher
Merchant & Gould P.C.
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