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Method and apparatus for channel surfing through multiple sources based on user-definable preferences

US8621517B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2003
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4532
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for channel surfing through multiple sources based on user-definable preferences includes accessing a user-definable preferences list that identifies a plurality of channels from a plurality of different sources. One of the plurality of identified channels is selected for provision to a user.

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