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Method and apparatus for compiling a repository of entertainment system data from multiple sources

US6157411A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 1997
Grant dateDec 5, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/8166
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for compiling a repository of entertainment system data receives entertainment system data, including television program data and software application data, from at least a subset of a plurality of sources. The entertainment system data is then stored in a unitary format for subsequent access by a user.

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