Data processing: presentation processing of document – operator i – Operator interface – On screen video or audio system interface
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-03
2006-10-03
Sax, Steven P. (Department: 2174)
Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i
Operator interface
On screen video or audio system interface
C715S768000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07117440
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for providing an improved interactive menu structure for an on-screen program guide within an interactive information distribution system. The menu structure is generated in service provider equipment and delivered to subscriber equipment as a digital video bitstream. The menu structure enables a viewer to view program schedules in an interactive manner with substantially no latency when switching from one program guide page to another. A mask and reveal technique is used to provide an interactive environment through which a viewer can identify programming, preview programming, launch multi-media programming for viewing, and cause other events within an information distribution system to occur.
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Bayrakeri Sadik
Edmonds Jeremy S.
Gordon Donald F.
Ludvig Edward A.
Patterson & Sheridan LLP
Sax Steven P.
Sedna Patent Services, LLC
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