Interactive video distribution systems – Video distribution system with upstream communication – Server or headend
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-05
2006-12-05
Bui, Kieu-Oanh (Department: 2623)
Interactive video distribution systems
Video distribution system with upstream communication
Server or headend
C725S100000, C725S112000, C725S116000, C725S130000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07146632
ABSTRACT:
An interactive information aggregator is provided for off-broadcast access to trigger information, which can include interactive television triggers, accompanying content and data, network addresses. The aggregator can be implemented in an interactive television system so as to perform real-time capture and aggregation of trigger information through cooperation with content providers, use of a network of collection devices deployed in the interactive television system, or generation of trigger information by third-party entities. The aggregated information can then be made available to ancillary devices used by viewers, independently of being provided to a set top box and television. For instance, the aggregated information can be provided to ancillary devices that do not have direct access or capability to process television broadcast signals. This provides users of the ancillary devices with the capability to participate in an interactive television experience where they would otherwise not have such interactive capability.
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Black Bruce E.
Bui Kieu-Oanh
Darby & Darby PC
Digeo, Inc.
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