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Method and system for providing access to information of potential interest to a user

US9286385B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2012
Grant dateMar 15, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/7867
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a method and system for providing access to information of potential interest to a user. Closed-caption information is analyzed to find related information on the Internet. User interactions with a TV which receives programming including closed-caption information are monitored to determine user interests or topics.

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