Interactive video distribution systems – Video distribution system with upstream communication
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-23
2009-10-13
Lonsberry, Hunter B. (Department: 2421)
Interactive video distribution systems
Video distribution system with upstream communication
C725S037000, C725S087000, C725S104000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07603690
ABSTRACT:
A system is provided that allows a user to select a pay program for purchase from a program guide. The program guide determines whether the selected program is part of a package of pay programs. If the selected program is part of a package, information regarding the package is provided to the user so that the user may decide whether to purchase the package. If the selected program is part of several packages, information for all packages is provided. The system automatically sets reminders for packages containing repetitive programming. The system monitors whether the user has watched any of the programs in such packages. When the user watches a program from the package, the remaining reminders are cancelled. If a user does not watch any programs in a package of any type, purchase of the package is cancelled and the user is provided with the opportunity to reschedule.
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Davis Bruce
Ellis Michael
Knudson Edward
Thomas William
Lonsberry Hunter B.
Ropes & Gray LLP
United Video Properties, Inc.
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