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Distributed, interactive television program guide; system and method

US7228556B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2000
Grant dateJun 5, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99943
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an interactive network-based personal video recording system, a user interface is provided that allows viewers to search a database of program guide information according to program title, indexed program attributes such as actor and director, and key workd. Viewer interaction is by way of a remote control unit.

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