Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-23
2008-12-09
Vu, Ngoc K (Department: 2623)
Interactive video distribution systems
Operator interface
To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
C725S044000, C725S047000, C725S058000, C709S206000, C709S207000, C709S246000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07464393
ABSTRACT:
A method and interface for linking terms in an electronic message to program information, are provided. The method of linking terms in an electronic mesage to program information in an electronic program guide (EPG) comprises the steps of receiving an electronic message, comparing terms in the electronic message to terms in the program information of the EPG, and displaying the electronic message so that any terms in the electronic message which have a match in the program information based on the step of comparing terms, are distinguishable from terms which have no such match. The electronic message interface is adapted to link terms in an electronic message to program information in an electronic program guide (EPG). The electronic message interface comprises a receiver, a comparison unit, and a display device. The receiver is adapted to receive an electronic message. The comparison unit is associated with the receiver and is adapted to compare terms in the electronic message to terms in the program information of the EPG. The display device is connected at least indirectly to the comparison unit and is adapted to display the electronic message so that any terms in the electronic message which have a match in the program information based on the comparison of terms, are distinguishable from terms which have no such match. The method and interface provide a convenient way of implementing a program identified in an electronic message without having to memorize, manually transcribe, or otherwise review all of the requisite programming information.
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Search Report dated May 17, 1999.
Logan Robert Joseph
Westlake Mark Sheridan
Laks Joseph J.
Lin Reitseng
Shedd Robert D.
Thomson Licensing
Vu Ngoc K
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