Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-11
2010-11-30
Sax, Steven P (Department: 2174)
Interactive video distribution systems
Operator interface
To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
C715S764000, C715S810000, C715S815000, C715S835000, C715S853000, C715S854000, C715S855000, C725S037000, C725S039000, C725S045000, C725S046000, C725S047000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07844987
ABSTRACT:
A navigation interface display system generates a navigation element that organizes television programming data in an easy-to-use manner. The navigation element employs a hierarchical display protocol for a plurality of selection items that represent the various television programs, channels, and/or networks. The hierarchical display scheme displays a limited number of active selection items at a first magnification level and additional active selection items at a second magnification level. In addition, the selection items are displayed on distinctive areas or features of the navigation element, where such features represent different content genres or categories. Subcategories can also be displayed in a hierarchical manner, thus providing additional information related to the content as the magnification level of the navigation element changes.
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