Systems and methods for displaying and recording control interface with television programs, video, advertising information and program scheduling information

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6756997
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09593556

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The present invention is an improvement over previous Electronic Programming Guides ('EPG') in that it provides, among other things: Improved viewer interaction capabilities with the EPG; improved viewer control of video recording of future-scheduled programming; improved features to the EPG display and navigation; parental control of the EPG display; improved television program information access by the viewer; improved opportunities for the commercial advertiser to reach the viewer; improved product information access by the viewer; creation of a viewer's profile; utilization of viewer profile information to customize various aspects of the EPG; and utilization of viewer profile information to provide customized presentation of advertising to the viewer.

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GEMSTAR DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONPASADENA CA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Macrae, Douglas B Weston, MA 51 4037
Ward, III Thomas E Weston, MA 1 724

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