Method for searching of an electronic program guide

Details Method for searching of an electronic program guide Method for searching of an electronic program guide

2002-02-28

2010-10-05

Saltarelli, Dominic D (Department: 2623)

Interactive video distribution systems

Operator interface

To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal

C725S039000, C725S040000, C725S043000, C725S044000, C725S047000, C725S052000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07810119

ABSTRACT:
A method for assisting a user in selecting a program for viewing or listening comprising periodically receiving and storing electronic program guide information comprising records for forthcoming programs, the records having a plurality of fields; receiving a user selected text string and one more user selected fields; searching the program guide information for records having the user selected text string in one or more of the user selected fields; and displaying a list of the forthcoming programs corresponding to the matching records. This invention allows for more efficient and reliable searches of an electronic program guide for user desired programming.

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