Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-15
2009-06-02
Hsia, Sherrie (Department: 2622)
Interactive video distribution systems
Operator interface
To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
C725S040000, C725S049000, C725S053000, C725S058000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07543320
ABSTRACT:
An improved television guide system. According to one embodiment of the invention, television guide information is provided that includes multiple occurrences of a single show. The guide system of the present invention allows the user to identify a show and, thereafter, identify when the identified show will be played again. Accordingly, the user may more easily select shows for viewing or recordation.
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Alba Theresa A.
King Molly K.
Russman Robert E.
Schein Steven M.
Warden David P.
Hsia Sherrie
Ropes & Gray LLP
Starsight Telecast Inc.
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