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2008-02-04

2011-10-18

Lonsberry, Hunter (Department: 2421)

Interactive video distribution systems

Operator interface

To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal

C725S039000, C725S047000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08042133

ABSTRACT:
A method of selecting a portion of a block of data for display based on characteristics of a display device. The method comprises several steps. In the first step, a block of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) data is received at a communication device adapted to process this data. Next, an input is received at the communication device regarding an appearance of the display device. The communication device can be a set-top box. The appearance of the display includes, but is not limited to, the resolution, the aspect ratio (AR), and the physical size of the display. Based on these inputs, the communication device next selects a portion, more or fewer columns or rows, of the block of EPG data to be displayed on the display device. The portion of the EPG data selected is formatted and communicated to the display device, e.g. television, for viewing by the user.

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