System and method for supplying supplemental audio...

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2000-09-12

2008-11-18

Vu, Ngoc K (Department: 2623)

Interactive video distribution systems

Video distribution system with upstream communication

Transmission network

C725S115000, C725S118000, C709S219000, C348S485000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07454776

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus, method, and program for providing supplemental information related to a broadcast television program. Through a telephone or electronic network interface, a caller can request specific supplemental information related to one or more characters within the broadcast television program. The supplemental information is synchronized to the audio component of the television program so that there is no conflict, and is communicated to the caller via the network interface.

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