Interactive video distribution systems – Operator interface – To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-26
2011-04-26
Pendleton, Brian T (Department: 2425)
Interactive video distribution systems
Operator interface
To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal
C725S063000, C725S112000, C725S122000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07934234
ABSTRACT:
In a digital television system, a receiver/decoder (or “set-top-box”) can download one or more of several applications which can be run by the receiver/decoder to provide interactivity with the user. The applications include: an Internet browser application which uses a PSTN connection to make Internet requests and the television signal path to receive Internet responses; a shopping application operable in an “impulse” mode and a “catalogue” mode; a banking application; a quiz application which runs in synchronization with a quiz television programme; a magazine browser application; and a weather or traffic application.
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Agasse Bernard
Declerck Christophe
Frezal-Hugonet Claire
Furet Thierry
Liao Hongtao
Ekpo Nnenna
Osha • Liang LLP
Pendleton Brian T
Thomson Licensing
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