Methods and systems for displaying recommended content alternatives
US8001568B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4826
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a content distribution system, in which broadcast content is distributed and provided to a television viewer, a method and apparatus for providing a compact guide display of a plurality of television show or program recommendations, optionally with descriptions, which are available and selectable for viewing by a viewer without interrupting the presently-viewed content.
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