Information providing device and method

Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal

Reexamination Certificate

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C725S043000, C725S044000, C725S038000, C725S052000, C725S061000, C348S583000, C348S206000, C715S716000

Reexamination Certificate

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07607150

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an information providing apparatus and an information providing apparatus. Information for indexes is obtained through a network, and information screens are classified by this information to create a menu screen. In this manner, the present invention can be applied to a set-top box for digital satellite broadcasting, and a desired program and the like can be selected easily and rapidly even in case where a large number of information screens such as programs and the like are provided from a plurality of sources.

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