Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-02
2006-05-02
Kostak, Victor R. (Department: 2614)
Interactive video distribution systems
Operator interface
To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
C725S043000, C725S041000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07039935
ABSTRACT:
An interactive television program guide is provided in which advertisements may be displayed in program listings display regions on program guide screens. The program listings display regions may be browse displays or flip displays. The program guide screens contain video for the current channel to which the user is tuned. The program listings display regions containing the advertisements may be overlaid on top of the current channel. Alternatively, the video for the current channel may be provided in a reduced-size video window. The advertisements may contain video. The advertisements may be used to promote television programs and conventional goods and services. Advertisements may be selectable. When a user selects an advertisement, the program guide provides the user with an opportunity to order products or services, request information, set reminders for upcoming programs, view program descriptions, record programs, or take other such actions.
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Allison Donald W.
Carpenter, Jr. Kenneth F.
Ellis Michael D.
Hassell Joel G.
Herrington W. Benjamin
Court Andrew Van
Fish & Neave IP Group of Ropes & Grey LLP
Kostak Victor R.
Lin Hong S.
United Video Properties, Inc.
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