Systems and methods for providing targeted advertisements based on current activity

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APP PUB NO 20020042914A1
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09974450

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An interactive television application is provided in which advertisements may be targeted based on current media. Targeted advertisements may be displayed in displays such as program guide information screens and video overlays. Advertisements are targeted and selected for display or excluded from display based on identifying which advertisements are associated with a current media or recently watched media. Media groupings are provided to associate media with groups of advertisements. Selection of advertisements for each media grouping can be based on programs, channels, network affiliation, sponsorship, genre or other suitable criteria.

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UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES INC2830 DE LA CRUZ BOULEVARD SANTA CLARA CA 95050

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ellis, Michael D Boulder, CO 500 39047
Lopp, Stephen C Bixby, OK 1 284
Thomas, William L Bixby, OK 323 25139
Walker, Todd A Bixby, OK 42 3466

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