Distributed, interactive television program guide; system...

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2007-06-05

2007-06-05

Vu, Ngoc (Department: 2623)

Interactive video distribution systems

Operator interface

To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal

C725S052000, C725S142000, C707S793000, C707S793000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10168839

ABSTRACT:
In an interactive network-based personal video recording system, a user interface is provided that allows viewers to search a database of program guide information according to program title, indexed program attributes such as actor and director, and key workd. Viewer interaction is by way of a remote control unit.

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