Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – Interactive product selection
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-11
2011-01-11
Pendleton, Brian T (Department: 2425)
Interactive video distribution systems
Operator interface
Interactive product selection
Reexamination Certificate
active
07870587
ABSTRACT:
An electronic program schedule system with product ordering capability which includes a data processor for receiving program schedule information for a plurality of programs, and a user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, for generating user control commands and transmitting signals to the data processor in response thereto. The television program schedule information is displayed on a display apparatus such as a television receiver. A video display generator receives video control commands from the data processor and program schedule information and displays a portion of the program schedule information on the receiver. The program schedule information indicates the availability of a product or service for certain of the programs included in the program information, wherein the product or service is associated with the program, such as a program transcript or videocassette. The viewer utilizes the remote control apparatus to generate a first command for displaying information on the receiver describing the product or service, and a second command for placing an order for the product or service. The data processor receives the user control commands and in response to the first command causes the video display generator to display information describing the product or service and in response to the second command generates an order for the product or service.
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Davis Bruce
Ellis Michael D
Knudson Edward B
Miller Larry
Idowu Olugbenga
Pendleton Brian T
Ropes & Gray LLP
United Video Properties, Inc.
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