Method and apparatus for browsing broadcast programs using dynamic user interface
US8955014B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/80
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for browsing a plurality of broadcast programs are provided. The method includes classifying a plurality of broadcast programs into one or more broadcast program groups with reference to electronic program guide (EPG) information or viewing records of a user regarding the broadcast programs, one-dimensionally arranging the broadcast programs so that the broadcast program groups are one-dimensionally arranged, displaying the broadcast programs and the broadcast program groups on a screen as a graphic image, and allowing the user to change a rule used for forming the broadcast program groups. Accordingly, it is possible to enable a user to effectively browse broadcast programs and to provide the user with a user interface customized for the user by using a simple one-dimensional input method and intuitively utilizing EPG information.
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