Time-adaptive control of television viewing functionality

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2006-10-10

2006-10-10

Bui, Kieu-Oanh (Department: 2623)

Interactive video distribution systems

Operator interface

To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal

C725S046000, C725S047000, C725S055000, C725S087000, C725S100000, C725S115000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07120922

ABSTRACT:
A method for providing television functionality includes defining a time period, associating a user preference with the time period, providing a first result in accordance with the user preference if a request for television functionality is received during the defined time period, and providing a second result if the request for the television functionality is received outside the defined time period.

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