System and method for providing recommendation icons on an electronic programming guide
US9591369B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/47
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device that receives, from a particular user, identification of selected users from which recommendations are sought. Those users that have made recommendations are determined, and a recommendation graphical user interface is provided to equipment of the particular user. The graphical user interface item is associated with a recommending user and a television program. A selection of the recommendation graphical user interface item is received, and information is provided for presentation, responsive to a determination that viewing of the information has been authorized. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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