Method and apparatus for purchasing upgraded media features for

Details Method and apparatus for purchasing upgraded media features for Method and apparatus for purchasing upgraded media features for

1998-10-30

2000-12-05

Grant, Chris

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display driving control circuitry

Controlling the condition of display elements

348 7, 348 3, 455 51, H04N 716

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active

061573779

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an improved method and apparatus for purchasing media features for programming transmissions. A selection is sent to a server system to buy an upgraded media feature for a programming transmission. The server system automatically coordinates purchasing the media feature from a programming transmission source and providing the media feature from the programming transmission source. In one embodiment, an entertainment system includes a user interface from which a viewer selects an upgraded media feature for a programming transmission, wherein the programming transmission with the upgraded media feature is provided to the entertainment system.

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International Search Report, PCT/US99/25563, Jan. 31, 2000, 4 pages.

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