Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
Reexamination Certificate
1999-11-30
2009-10-20
Miller, John W (Department: 2421)
Interactive video distribution systems
Operator interface
To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
C725S043000, C725S044000, C725S038000, C725S052000, C725S061000, C348S583000, C348S206000, C715S716000
Reexamination Certificate
active
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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Hashimoto Takeshi
Kobayashi Motoki
Nashida Tatsushi
Chowdhury Sumaiya A
Frommer William S.
Frommer & Lawrence & Haug LLP
Miller John W
Presson Thomas F.
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