Electronic program guide with interactive areas

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2006-11-14

2006-11-14

Bui, Kieu-Oanh (Department: 2623)

Interactive video distribution systems

Operator interface

To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal

C725S039000, C725S043000, C715S705000, C715S830000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07137135

ABSTRACT:
A television schedule system and method for displaying television schedule information on a television screen includes a program guide having a schedule information area that depicts the programs that are being presented on each channel at each time during the day. An input device allows the viewer to move a pointer over different interactive areas of the guide and the function performed when the area is activated is displayed in a contextual help window. Various control glyphs provide for recursive interaction with the guide. Additionally, a video window is interactive and provides tuning functions.

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