Electronic television program guide schedule system and method with remote product ordering
    11.
    发明授权
    Electronic television program guide schedule system and method with remote product ordering 有权
    电子电视节目指南调度系统和方法,具有远程产品订购

    公开(公告)号:US07870587B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-11

    申请号:US10390056

    申请日:2003-03-14

    Abstract: An electronic program schedule system with product ordering capability which includes a data processor for receiving program schedule information for a plurality of programs, and a user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, for generating user control commands and transmitting signals to the data processor in response thereto. The television program schedule information is displayed on a display apparatus such as a television receiver. A video display generator receives video control commands from the data processor and program schedule information and displays a portion of the program schedule information on the receiver. The program schedule information indicates the availability of a product or service for certain of the programs included in the program information, wherein the product or service is associated with the program, such as a program transcript or videocassette. The viewer utilizes the remote control apparatus to generate a first command for displaying information on the receiver describing the product or service, and a second command for placing an order for the product or service. The data processor receives the user control commands and in response to the first command causes the video display generator to display information describing the product or service and in response to the second command generates an order for the product or service.

    Abstract translation: 一种具有产品订购能力的电子程序调度系统,包括用于接收多个程序的程序调度信息的数据处理器,以及用于产生用户控制命令的用户控制装置,以及向数据处理器发送信号 回应。 电视节目安排信息被显示在诸如电视接收机的显示装置上。 视频显示生成器从数据处理器接收视频控制命令和节目安排信息,并且在接收器上显示节目安排信息的一部分。 节目时间表信息指示包括在节目信息中的某些节目的产品或服务的可用性,其中产品或服务与节目相关联,诸如节目转录或录像带。 观众利用遥控装置产生用于在描述产品或服务的接收器上显示信息的第一命令和用于对产品或服务下订单的第二命令。 数据处理器接收用户控制命令,并且响应于第一命令使视频显示生成器显示描述产品或服务的信息,并且响应于第二命令产生产品或服务的订单。

    Systems and methods for recording programs of lesser interest when convenient
    12.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for recording programs of lesser interest when convenient 有权
    方便时记录较不感兴趣的程序的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07570870B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-04

    申请号:US11237839

    申请日:2005-09-27

    Inventor: Michael D Ellis

    CPC classification number: H04N5/782 G11B27/034 H04N5/765 H04N21/47214

    Abstract: Systems and methods for recording a program are provided. Alternate transmissions of a program with a “when convenient” recording priority may be recorded in whole or in portions whenever recording does not interfere with other uses of the user's equipment. When the recording device is out of space to record programs, recorded programs having a “when convenient” deletion priority may be deleted and scheduled for re-recording at a later time.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于记录程序的系统和方法。 当记录不干扰用户设备的其他用途时,具有“方便”记录优先级的程序的备用传输可以全部或部分地记录。 当记录设备不在空间中以记录节目时,具有“方便”删除优先级的记录节目可以被删除并安排在稍后的时间重新记录。

    Electronic television program guide schedule system and method with remote product ordering
    13.
    发明授权
    Electronic television program guide schedule system and method with remote product ordering 有权
    电子电视节目指南调度系统和方法,具有远程产品订购

    公开(公告)号:US08732765B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-20

    申请号:US10390510

    申请日:2003-03-14

    Abstract: An electronic program schedule system with product ordering capability which includes a data processor for receiving program schedule information for a plurality of programs, and a user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, for generating user control commands and transmitting signals to the data processor in response thereto. The television program schedule information is displayed on a display apparatus such as a television receiver. A video display generator receives video control commands from the data processor and program schedule information and displays a portion of the program schedule information on the receiver. The program schedule information indicates the availability of a product or service for certain of the programs included in the program information, wherein the product or service is associated with the program, such as a program transcript or videocassette. The viewer utilizes the remote control apparatus to generate a first command for displaying information on the receiver describing the product or service, and a second command for placing an order for the product or service. The data processor receives the user control commands and in response to the first command causes the video display generator to display information describing the product or service and in response to the second command generates an order for the product or service.

    Abstract translation: 一种具有产品订购能力的电子程序调度系统,包括用于接收多个程序的程序调度信息的数据处理器,以及用于产生用户控制命令的用户控制装置,以及向数据处理器发送信号 回应。 电视节目安排信息被显示在诸如电视接收机的显示装置上。 视频显示生成器从数据处理器接收视频控制命令和节目安排信息,并且在接收器上显示节目安排信息的一部分。 节目时间表信息指示包括在节目信息中的某些节目的产品或服务的可用性,其中产品或服务与节目相关联,诸如节目转录或录像带。 观众利用遥控装置产生用于在描述产品或服务的接收器上显示信息的第一命令和用于对产品或服务下订单的第二命令。 数据处理器接收用户控制命令,并且响应于第一命令使视频显示生成器显示描述产品或服务的信息,并且响应于第二命令产生产品或服务的订单。

    Systems and methods for providing channel groups in an interactive media guidance application
    16.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for providing channel groups in an interactive media guidance application 有权
    在交互式媒体指导应用中提供频道组的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08782706B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-15

    申请号:US11324192

    申请日:2005-12-29

    Inventor: Michael D Ellis

    Abstract: The present invention relates an interactive media guidance application that provides channel groups. Channel groups may include media channels, such as television channels, radio stations, Internet web sites, etc. Channel groups may be organized around a common characteristic, by utilizing user profile information, and by human editorial selection (e.g., by a service provider or by a user). The guidance application provides information on the channel groups, including media listings, reminders, pending and completed recordings, purchased programs, and previously accessed programs for the channel group. The guidance application enables the user to focus a guidance application function on the channel group. In response to a user initiation to execute the function on the channel group, the function may be executed on all the media channels belonging to the channel group. Information on the channel group and access to functions that are executable on the channel group may be concentrated in a channel group portal screen of the guidance application.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及提供频道组的交互式媒体指导应用。 频道组可以包括诸如电视频道,无线电台,因特网网站等的媒体频道。频道组可以围绕共同特征组织,通过利用用户简档信息,以及通过人的编辑选择(例如,由服务提供商或 由用户)。 指导应用程序提供有关频道组的信息,包括媒体列表,提醒,挂起和完成的录音,购买的节目以及以前访问过的频道组的节目。 指导应用程序使用户能够将引导应用功能集中在通道组上。 响应于用户启动在频道组上执行功能,该功能可以在属于频道组的所有媒体频道上执行。 关于频道组的信息和对频道组可执行的功能的访问可以集中在指导应用的频道组门户屏幕中。

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