Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface
Reexamination Certificate
2001-09-07
2010-12-28
Kelley, Christopher (Department: 2424)
Interactive video distribution systems
Operator interface
C725S058000, C386S349000, C386S349000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07861262
ABSTRACT:
One embodiment of the present invention enables a personalized video recorder (PVR) to reliably record automatically a pay-per-view show that it receives from a set-top box. Specifically, a PVR is communicatively coupled to a set-top box thereby enabling the set-top box to request and receive from the PVR its control commands. The set-top box stores these control commands enabling it to control the functionality of the PVR. Therefore, a user may utilize an electronic programming guide (EPG) provided by the set-top box to program the PVR to record (for example) a pay-per-view show. Upon completion of the programming process, the EPG of the set-top box orders the pay-per-view show while the set-top box transmits the programming instructions to the PVR. After receiving the programming instructions, the PVR adds them to its programmable task list. Subsequently, the PVR receives the ordered pay-per-view show from the set-top box and records it.
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Enreach Technology, Inc.
Kelley Christopher
Shepard Justin E
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