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Movies channel

US7577974B2 · kind B2 · utility

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36Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 28, 2004
Grant dateAug 18, 2009
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 3, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/26291
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a movie channel to a user on a mobile device. Movie based content associated with a movie channel is automatically delivered and stored on a mobile electronic device for access by a user. Using the device, users can quickly and efficiently access movie information without having to type in information, or specifically request the movie information to be downloaded to the device. The movie channel includes several different modes for categorically displaying different types of movie information. Some example modes include: a movies mode; a theaters mode; and a current top movies mode. The movies mode is organized to display information relating to particular movies on the electronic device. The theaters mode is arranged to display information relating to particular theaters on the electronic device. The current top movies mode displays information relating to the current “hot” movies.

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