Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-20
2005-12-20
Miller, John (Department: 2614)
Interactive video distribution systems
Operator interface
To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
C725S054000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06978471
ABSTRACT:
Decoder system initialization involves scanning to associate a particular program guide with individual channels. A similar procedure is also performed upon introduction of a new channel. A system for acquiring program guide information conveyed on one of a plurality of broadcast channels involves scanning through received broadcast channels to identify program guides available on individual channels. A program guide of a selected program guide type (e.g. analog-VBI type, MPEG PSI type or ATSC PSIP type) is associated with a broadcast channel by updating a video decoder database. The program guide of the selected program guide type is acquired and used in capturing packetized program information comprising a program conveyed on an individual broadcast channel. In another feature, data received on an individual broadcast channel is examined to identify program guides of particular type in a predetermined order.
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Beliveau Scott
Fogelson Joel
Kurdyla Ronald H.
Miller John
Thomson Licensing S.A.
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