Interactive video distribution systems – Video distribution system with upstream communication – Server or headend
Reexamination Certificate
2000-06-19
2010-02-23
Lonsberry, Hunter B. (Department: 2421)
Interactive video distribution systems
Video distribution system with upstream communication
Server or headend
C725S114000, C725S115000, C725S145000, C725S146000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07669223
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and a method provide optimum packaging of programs for delivery over a television program delivery system. The apparatus includes a central processor unit (CPU) that is used to select program categories and identify external and internal programs. For packaging. The CPU includes advanced features to weight programs according to established criteria including previous buying history, programs watched data, and viewer demographics. The CPU formats a menu having a program lineup and assigns transponder space. Other advanced features include the use of multiple operations centers to support the packaging, delivery of the packaged programs to cable television headends, insertion of local avails, and direct transmission of program packages to individual television terminals.
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Bonner Alfred E.
Hendricks John S.
Banner & Witcoff , Ltd.
Comcast IP Holdings I, LLC
Lonsberry Hunter B.
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