Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-29
2008-01-29
Boccio, Vincent F. (Department: 2165)
Interactive video distribution systems
Operator interface
To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
C725S058000, C386S349000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07325244
ABSTRACT:
A video component is disclosed for displaying a program guide on a monitor. The video component comprises an interface for receiving Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data, and a component controller for generating the program guide in response to the EPG data. The program guide comprises a plurality of program identifiers for identifying a plurality of programs, wherein at least one of the programs is not recorded locally. The program guide further comprises at least one recording indicator associated with one of the programs indicating that the program has been recorded locally. The video controller for displaying the program guide on the monitor.
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Boyle William B.
Price William P.
Boccio Vincent F.
Keen Personal Media, Inc.
Sheerin, Esq. Howard H.
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