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Interactive program guide system and method

Abstract: An interactive television program guide system and method is provided. Time separators are displayed within lists of program listings to allow users to more easily view the program listings. On-screen arrows have their display characteristics changed according to user actions. Similar program listings are displayed only once when using search program listings. Users are provided with an opportunity to view channel information before setting channels as favorites. Information from local information services is provided in program guide display screens that are configurable by a main facility. Users are provided with an opportunity to centrally lock and unlock programs, and to bypass locks when desired. ...

Agent: Ropes & Gray LLP Patent Docketing 39/361 - New York, NY, US
Inventors: Edward B. Knudson, Michael D. Ellis, W. Benjamin Herrington, Steven C. Williamson, Pamela L. McKissick, William L. Thomas, David M. Berezowski, Kenneth F. Carpenter, Jeffrey A. Ross, Daniel C. Hagenbuch, Steven J. Reynolds, David M. Rudnick
USPTO Applicaton #: #20070288958 - Class: 725039000 (USPTO) - 12/13/07 - Class 725
Related Terms: Display Screen Listing

Related Patent Categories: Interactive Video Distribution Systems, Operator Interface, To Facilitate Tuning Or Selection Of Video Signal, Electronic Program Guide
The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070288958, Interactive program guide system and method.

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