Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – Interactive program selection
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-31
2011-10-25
Nguyen-Ba, Hoang-Vu A (Department: 2421)
Interactive video distribution systems
Operator interface
Interactive program selection
C725S043000, C715S800000, C715S815000, C715S825000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08046804
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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