Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-11
2007-09-11
Koenig, Andrew Y. (Department: 2623)
Interactive video distribution systems
Operator interface
To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
C725S040000
Reexamination Certificate
active
09891494
ABSTRACT:
An Internet television program guide system is provided that allows a user at a multimedia system to access television program listings containing embedded real-time data over an Internet communications link. The television program listing may be for a sporting event that is currently being broadcast and the real-time data may be the current score of the event, the current weather where the event is taking place, or any other suitable real-time information on the event. The real-time data may be presented in the form of video stills, video clips, textual information, audio clips, or suitable combinations of such media. The user can perform database searches on the program guide listings to search for a desired program. If desired, the user can obtain additional information on a selected program by accessing an associated web page.
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Boyer Franklin E
Demers Timothy B
Koenig Andrew Y.
Leblond Paul E.
Ropes & Gray LLP
United Video Properties, Inc.
Yimam Harun
LandOfFree
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