Apparatus and method for saving commerce related information in a broadcast programming network
US6711552B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/47
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for saving commerce information in a broadcast programming network includes a communications device capable of being tuned to receive any of multiple broadcast video programming reception channels. The communications device is also capable of receiving commerce information, including a list identifying a plurality of available products. A processor is provided to display the list on a display screen simultaneously with the broadcast vide programming being received. An input device enables a user to select one or more items from the displayed list of produces and to store the one or more selected items for retrieval and use at a later time.
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