Cycling of recording states for program selections during...

Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal

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C725S089000, C725S134000, C725S142000

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07603688

ABSTRACT:
The present invention generally relates to conflict management resolution. Typically systems for resolving conflicts between television programs with coinciding broadcast schedules use preferences, a confusing and limited display, or a combination thereof. The present invention, on other hand, provides for determining time spans or time slices, that indicate the duration of the conflict, and uses these to determine the available recording options. These can then be displayed in a user friendly interface, that is easy to understand and simple to use. In addition, other example embodiments ensure that the various programs and/or available options are capable of being cycled through, regardless of preference settings.

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