System and method for dynamic channel management of a...

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2004-04-13

2011-11-01

Shepard, Justin E (Department: 2424)

Interactive video distribution systems

Video distribution system components

Receiver

C725S152000, C725S153000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08051458

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for dynamic channel management of a television based on media center set-top box tuner availability. The method includes determining a last channel a television was tuned to prior to being turned off. Then it is determined whether the last channel is a radio frequency remodulated (RF-remodulated) channel. If the last channel is a RF-remodulated channel, then sending a signal to indicate that the television is on line with the RF-remodulated channel. If a tuner is not available for the television, then receiving an indication of a cable channel that was last RF-remodulated to the RF-remodulated channel for the television. Finally, changing the television to the cable channel.

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