Distributed, interactive television program guide; system and method
US7228556B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2022 |
Classification
- 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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