Electronic mail reminder for an internet television program guide
US8762492B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/42228
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An Internet television program guide electronic-mail (e-mail) reminder system is provided. The system allows a user at a multimedia system to order and receive e-mail message reminders of scheduled television events over the Internet. The user can order e-mail reminders after selecting a program from the program listings or by supplying [a program title directly] specific user program preferences without having to consult the program listings. The user can specify when and how often the reminders will be generated and received. If desired, the user can view a list of all currently requested e-mail reminders. Entries can be added to the list or the user can cancel a previously ordered reminder. The user can order e-mail reminders for scheduled pay-per-view programs using the system. The user can also have reminder information periodically updated and available directly on the user's multimedia system.
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