INTERACTIVE TELEVISION SYSTEM WITH ONE-TOUCH RECORDING AND CONFLICT DETECTION FEATURES

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12432871

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A full service television system and method are provided. The system comprises a cable headend, at least one fiber transport, at least one distribution hub, at least one hybrid fiber coax plant, and a plurality of set-top terminals. The system delivers television programs, advanced cable services, and online services. Programs and services are transmitted to the set-top terminals in both digital and analog formats to maintain downward compatibility with existing systems. The set-top terminal includes a central processing unit, a unified memory architecture, a memory management unit, communications circuitry, I/O control circuitry, and audio and video output circuitry. Through these components, the set-top terminal provides advanced cable services such as a comprehensive channel navigator, an interactive program guide, one-touch recording, recording conflict detection and resolution, and advanced configuration controls. The set-top terminal also provides online services such as World Wide Web browsing, Internet e-mail, and home shopping.

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TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLC60 COLUMBUS CIRCLE NEW YORK NY 10023

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brown, Ralph W Boulder, US 19 3037
Buehl, Joseph G Van Nuys, US 11 2343
Johnson, Stephen M Burbank, US 31 3412
Krakirian, Haig H Glendale, US 45 3390
LaJoie, Mike L Sherman Oaks, US 4 1777

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