Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-15
2005-11-15
Grant, Chris (Department: 2611)
Interactive video distribution systems
Operator interface
To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
C725S037000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06966064
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and a method for processing programs indicated by the associated program description to be audio-only programs, including the following. A respective program description for programs is received. Upon user selection of a program, a determination is made as to whether the selected program is an audio-only program. If the selected program is an audio-only program, then preprogrammed on-screen display information is displayed while the selected audio-only program is played to provide additional visual entertainment for users.
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Brown Megan Louise
McLane Michael Joseph
Randall Darrel Wayne
Schneidewend Daniel Richard
Westlake Mark Sheridan
Ferguson Catherine A.
Grant Chris
Lonsberry Hunter
Shedd Robert D.
Thomson Licensing
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