Integration of internet sources into an electronic program...

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2006-12-19

2006-12-19

Bui, Kieu-Oanh (Department: 2623)

Interactive video distribution systems

Operator interface

To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal

C725S051000, C725S052000, C725S110000, C725S112000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07152236

ABSTRACT:
A computerized system for integrating internet sources and television sources in a convergence system is disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, the system integrates both television channels and internet channels in a single list of channels available on the system. The lists of channels are stored in an electronic program database. The system solves the problem of managing multiple channels from multiple sources by seamlessly integrating channels from the television with channels from the internet in a single channel list.

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