Interactive video distribution systems – Program – message – or commercial insertion or substitution
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-15
2008-01-15
Vu, Ngoc (Department: 2623)
Interactive video distribution systems
Program, message, or commercial insertion or substitution
C725S061000, C725S109000, C725S113000, C725S136000
Reexamination Certificate
active
09858201
ABSTRACT:
A system and method are described for allowing cable operators to actively block, pass through, modify, append, filter, or replace triggers corresponding to various forms of enhanced content being transmitted across a cable system. Accordingly, cable operators may offer enhanced content customized for their subscribers and earn additional fees for local advertising and other closely allied services.
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Behrens Martin L.
Stettner Armando P.
Tomsen Mai-Ian
Christensen Kory D.
Digeo, Inc.
Stoel Rives LLP
Vu Ngoc
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