Electronic program guide with graphic program listings

Details Electronic program guide with graphic program listings Electronic program guide with graphic program listings

2005-08-30

2005-08-30

Sax, Steve (Department: 2174)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

On screen video or audio system interface

C715S721000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06938208

ABSTRACT:
Electronic program guides in which program listings may be graphically presented and in which sponsors and celebrities of those programs may be identified are provided. The electronic programs guides may be passive television program guides, interactive television program guides, and/or on-line television program guides. Television show text information, logos and/or trademarks, celebrity images, affiliation indicators, and advertisements may be present in the program listings to enhance the electronic program guides.

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