Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-22
2009-10-13
Beliveau, Scott (Department: 2427)
Interactive video distribution systems
Operator interface
To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
C725S089000, C725S134000, C725S142000
Reexamination Certificate
active
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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DeYonker Aaron J.
Fong Jeffrey C.
Potrebic Peter J.
Taylor Thomas H.
Beliveau Scott
Huerta Alexander Q
Microsoft Corporation
Workman Nydegger
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