Program guide system for recording television programs

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2008-01-22

2008-01-22

Boccio, Vincent F. (Department: 2165)

Interactive video distribution systems

Access control or blocking

C725S030000, C725S039000, C725S058000, C386S349000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07322038

ABSTRACT:
An interactive program guide system is provided. The system facilitates recording of programs selected from the program guide. The system handles the recording and viewing of pay programs, parentally-controlled programs, consecutive programs on different television channels, and programs with and without copy protection. Programs may be recorded using combination television videocassette recorder (TV/VCR) units.

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