Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
Reexamination Certificate
2000-06-09
2011-12-13
Shang, Annan (Department: 2424)
Interactive video distribution systems
Operator interface
To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
C725S044000, C725S051000, C709S231000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08079047
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for searching for television program information using a programmable television services client device that includes memory for storing data, display configuration information contained in the memory, and a processor. The display configuration information includes a guide arrangement configured in a search format for displaying a prompt for user input designating a television program search parameter. The processor is responsive to user input and is configured to cause a search result related to the television program search parameter to be displayed on a viewing device.
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Banker Robert O.
Jerding Dean F.
Rodriguez Arturo A.
Merchant & Gould
Shang Annan
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