Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-06
2008-05-06
Salce, Jason (Department: 2623)
Interactive video distribution systems
Operator interface
To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
C725S025000, C725S026000, C725S027000, C725S028000, C725S029000, C725S030000, C725S031000, C725S040000, C725S052000, C725S088000, C725S089000, C725S134000, C725S142000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07370343
ABSTRACT:
An interactive television program guide for supporting programming blackouts is provided. In some embodiments, the interactive television program guide may unschedule the reminding and recording of blacked-out programs that have been scheduled by a user for reminding or recording. In some embodiments, the interactive television program guide may prevent a user from scheduling blacked-out programs for reminding and recording. In some embodiments, the interactive television program guide may prevent a user from ordering blacked-out pay-per-view programs. In some embodiments, the interactive television program guide may provide blackout information in information displays. In some embodiments, the interactive television program guide may provide replacement media for blacked-out programs.
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Mack Brian E.
Ropes & Gray LLP
Salce Jason
United Video Properties, Inc.
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