Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-27
2007-02-27
Bui, Kieu-Oanh (Department: 2623)
Interactive video distribution systems
Operator interface
To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
C725S042000, C725S047000
Reexamination Certificate
active
09034934
ABSTRACT:
An interactive television program guide system is provided in which a user may inform a program guide of the user's interests. Information on the user's interests may be stored in a preference profile. There may be more than one preference profile, each for a different user. Each preference profile contains a number of preference attributes (program titles, genres, viewing times, channels, broadcast characteristics, etc.). A preference level (e.g., strong or weak like, strong or weak dislike, illegal, mandatory, don't care, etc.) that is indicative of the user's level of interest is associated with each preference attribute. Preference profiles may be used to restrict the programs that are listed in various program listings display screens and may be used to limit the channels to which the program guide allows the user to tune.
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Easterbrook Kevin B.
Ellis Michael D.
Hassell Joel G.
Knee Robert A.
Knudson Edward B.
Bui Kieu-Oanh
Fish & Neave IP Group Ropes & Gray LLP
Shin Tae Bum
United Video Properties, Inc.
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