Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-01
2011-03-01
Hirl, Joseph P (Department: 2426)
Interactive video distribution systems
Operator interface
To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
C725S037000, C725S039000, C725S040000, C725S043000, C348S563000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07900228
ABSTRACT:
A graphical user interface (“GUI”) for a content management system is provided, such as to present television program information and/or information associated with other forms of multimedia content. In some situations, the GUI displays various types of information about multiple pieces of content that are currently appropriate for display, and one or more users may make various types of selections that affect the information being displayed. In addition, in some situations various techniques are employed to maintain a state of the GUI that is focused on one or more current selections as changes occur, such as to coordinate information display between multiple distinct information panes or other view areas of the GUI, to alter the information to be displayed in the GUI based on a selected piece of content, and/or to enable identification of a selected piece of content from within a large number of pieces of content.
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Stacie Michael
Stark Korina J. B.
Sterling Daniel R.
Tanumihardja Marcellino
Hirl Joseph P
Perkins Coie LLP
Taylor Joshua
Vulcan Inc.
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