Method and apparatus for masking latency in an interactive television network

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6340987
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08572547

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A method and apparatus for masking latency in an interactive television network. One embodiment of the invention initially receives a command pertaining to an interactive selection from a viewer. The invention then determines if latency is associated with the execution of the received command. If so, the invention (1) begins processing the command, and (2) presents a latency-masking presentation.

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  • TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLC

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Hayashi, Michael T Aurora, CO 26 3936

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