Information descriptor and extended information descriptor...

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2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Huynh, Son P (Department: 2424)

Interactive video distribution systems

Operator interface

To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal

C725S040000, C725S041000, C725S043000, C725S045000, C725S110000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07877769

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a type of meta data structure that provides data and/or or a link to such data that is used by an EPG generator in a DTV receiver to display visually-compelling information about an event. Such information can include: an icon associated with the broadcaster of the event and/or the source of the event; a graphic representing a rating of potentially-objectionable content in the event; a still image representative of or having a relation to the event; a video excerpt of or having a relation to the event; an advertisement related to the event, its broadcaster and/or its source; etc.

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