Direct access to content and services available on an entertainment system
US7984114B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/6581
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for providing direct access to content available on an entertainment system. The entertainment system includes a head end and a plurality of user terminals connected by a distribution system. In operation of the entertainment system, a display promoting content available for direct access by a user is provided at a user terminal. A selection input made by the user on an input device is received at the user terminal. The content being promoted when the selection input was made by the user is then provided from the head end to the user terminal.
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