Interactive audiovisual distribution system

Details Interactive audiovisual distribution system Interactive audiovisual distribution system

2011-05-03

2011-05-03

Pendleton, Brian T (Department: 2425)

Interactive video distribution systems

User-requested video program system

Video-on-demand

Reexamination Certificate

active

07937734

ABSTRACT:
A distribution center according to the present invention is capable of handling requests from a plurality of subscribers for accessing programs in a central audiovisual library. The subscriber requests may specify a variable time allowance interval within which a requested program may be delivered.

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