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Method and system for displaying advertisements in an electronic program guide

US8776125B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2007
Grant dateJul 8, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/478
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for displaying an electronic program schedule guide is provided. The system has areas for displaying program schedule information. In addition, the system also has areas that may be used for advertising programs, products or services. In another embodiment, the system has areas for displaying messages to the user.

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