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Local context navigation system

US8584171B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2006
Grant dateNov 12, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/44
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention provide methods, systems, and machine-readable media for browsing, navigating and searching a context sensitive entertainment-programming guide. According to one embodiment, a method for navigating an entertainment-programming guide can comprise establishing a connection from a client device to a server computer through a public network. A first content array can be received from the server computer over the public network. The first content array can comprise information describing a plurality of entertainment programs. The first content array can be stored on the client device and entertainment-program information can be presented based on the first content array stored on the client device.

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