Handheld device that integrates personal information management with audio/video control

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APP PUB NO 20060123449A1
SERIAL NO

10509827

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A handheld device (12) integrates personal information scheduler (252) with a program list view (250) selection and operation of a wide variety of media devices. Specifically, the handheld device (12) includes a database containing program content downloaded during the vertical blanking interval (VBI) or from the Internet (174). Viewing the EPG database and personal calendar simultaneously, the user incorporates program into his/her personal schedule for viewing or recording. Further, the device is capable of analyzing usage patterns to set defaults of the handheld device, and other devices under its control, according to user preferences.

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MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO LTDOSAKA JAPAN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Braun, David A Denville, NJ 29 1455
Chang, Chieh-Chung Monmouth Junction, NJ 17 744
Fish, Robert S Gillette, NJ 5 123
Ma, Yue West Windsor, NJ 269 3729
Wilkes-Gibbs, Deanna Palo Alto, CA 5 134

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