Interactive program guide with selectable updating
US7870584B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4753
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for providing an interactive program guide (IPG) includes receiving from a user a request for an IPG, and providing the user with an IPG that includes listings that were received by a digital home communication terminal (DHCT) via a subscriber television network, as well as other listings that were not received by the DHCT via the subscriber television network.
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