Context-sensitive options panel

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2005-02-22

2005-02-22

Srivastava, Vivek (Department: 2611)

Interactive video distribution systems

Operator interface

C725S051000, C725S109000, C725S110000, C725S039000, C345S215000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06859937

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a system and method for integrating convention television viewing with Internet-related activities. A viewer accesses both conventional television features and Internet-related features from a single, familiar options panel. The options panel provides the user with a set of buttons that invoke features of both the television mode and of Internet mode. The options panel is selectively accessible at any time while either accessing the Internet or while viewing conventional television programming, the providing the user with a unified viewing experience.

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