Methods, systems, and products for automated control of devices

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2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Pendleton, Brian T (Department: 2425)

Interactive video distribution systems

Video distribution system components

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Reexamination Certificate

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07904939

ABSTRACT:
Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for automated control of devices. A tag is received with Electronic Programming Guide data, and the tag includes control data. The tag is stripped from the Electronic Programming Guide data and communicated to a device.

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