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Television schedule system and method of operation for multiple program occurrences

US8955013B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2013
Grant dateFeb 10, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/462
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved television guide system. According to one embodiment of the invention, television guide information is provided that includes multiple occurrences of a single show. The guide system of the present invention allows the user to identify a show and, thereafter, identify when the identified show will be played again. Accordingly, the user may more easily select shows for viewing or recordation.

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